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BA (Hons) History

Newcastle University — Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) History is a undergraduate Economics course at Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £25,350 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Economics · £25,350 per year

Intakes: September

This three-year degree builds skills for critically analysing historical topics. You learn to weigh competing interpretations of the past and to build, support and defend your own arguments. Themes include revolution, slavery, radicalism, medical history, religion and public engagement with the past, and at each stage you can take modules from archaeology, classics, politics, philosophy or a modern language. You complete several research projects along the way.

Modules

  • Evidence and Argument
  • Historical Sources and Methods
  • What is History For?
  • Introduction to Public History
  • Global Middle Ages
  • Crafting History: Developing a Research Proposal
  • Africa: History of a Continent
  • Oral History of Modern Britain
  • Famines in History
  • Reading History
  • Writing History
  • Public History In Practice

Careers

  • Education
  • Journalism
  • Government and Policy
  • Finance and Legal Services
  • Charity and Heritage Sector

Frequently asked questions

How long is BA (Hons) History at Newcastle University?

BA (Hons) History takes 3 years (Full-time).

How much does BA (Hons) History at Newcastle University cost?

The listed tuition fee is £25,350 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does BA (Hons) History start?

Intakes: September.

What level is BA (Hons) History?

It is a undergraduate course in Economics.

What will I study on BA (Hons) History?

Modules include Evidence and Argument, Historical Sources and Methods, What is History For?, Introduction to Public History, Global Middle Ages and Crafting History: Developing a Research Proposal.

What careers can BA (Hons) History lead to?

Typical roles include Education, Journalism, Government and Policy, Finance and Legal Services and Charity and Heritage Sector.