HistoryBA Honours

UCAS code V1003 Years

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HistoryBA HonoursUCAS code V1003 Years

This degree will open your mind to the past,present and future, with topics that stretchfrom the birth of civilisation right up to thepresent day.

We have one of the most comprehensive and broad-ranginghistory degrees available, offering flexibility to choose theoptions that fascinate you most.

Our expertise spans centuries and continents, coveringBritish and European history, as well as the history of Northand South America, and South and East Asia.

You will explore and evaluate different forms of historicalevidence, and develop skills in critical analysis,communication and research.

You benefit from the historic resources in the UniversityLibrary's Special Collections and University-led Great NorthMuseum.

Highlights of this degreeQuality and rankingHistory at Newcastle is highly regarded.

• 90% overall student satisfaction score – NationalStudent Survey 2018

• top 200 – Arts and Humanities category – Times HigherEducation World University Rankings by Subject 2018

Boost your employability with a work placementApply to spend 9 to 12 months on anoptional work placement between Stages 2 and 3. Youcan apply to spend your placement year with anyorganisation and will receive University support to do so.

You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector,putting your learning into practice and developing yourprofessional expertise.

It will extend your degree by a year and is subject toavailability, however it isn't available if you're spending ayear studying abroad.

Find out more about Work Placements.

Flexible degree structureThis degree offers you flexibility to follow your own interestsrather than follow a prescribed course of study.

See the Course Details for details of the wide variety oftopics you can choose from.

You can also take topics from other subjects within theFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, such as:

• archaeology• classics• politics• philosophy• a modern language

Study abroadStudying abroad as part of your degree is a fun, challengingexperience that will broaden your cultural horizons.

It will increase your employability and help you acquire arange of practical life skills. It's also a chance to improveyour language skills and develop an international networkof friends.

You have the opportunity to take part in a study abroadexchange in either Stage 2 or Stage 3.

You can study in a European country, including:

• France• Italy• Finland• Slovenia

You can also choose to study in a non-European country,such as Australia, the USA or Hong Kong.

Facilities and supportAs a history student, you will be based in our School ofHistory, Classics and Archaeology in the ArmstrongBuilding.

FacilitiesYou'll have access to excellent facilties, including:

• an award-winning Library Service and its historicalSpecial Collections used in our teaching

• dedicated historical libraries and library collections suchas the Cowen Library, Classics Library, SheftonCollection and the Gertrude Bell Archive

• world-class treasures at the University-led, multipleaward-winning Great North Museum

• Northern Centre for the History of Medicine

SupportYou'll be supported by a personal tutor throughout yourdegree – an academic member of staff who can help withacademic and personal issues.

You'll also have access to a peer mentor in your first year –a fellow student who can help you settle in and answer anyquestions you have.

Social activitiesThriving student-run History Society, organising eventsthroughout the year.

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Course Details

Modules for 2018 entry

Please noteThe module and/or programme information below isfor 2018 entry. Our teaching is informed by research andmodules change periodically to reflect developments inthe discipline, the requirements of external bodies andpartners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers ofstudents interested (in an optional module). To find outmore read our terms and conditions.Module/programme information for 2019 entry will bepublished here as soon as it is available (end of May2019).Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts foran academic year and you need to complete modulestotalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Furtherinformation, including the credit value of the module, isavailable in each of the module descriptions below.

Stage 1

Compulsory modulesHIS1025  World EmpiresHIS1029  Varieties of HistoryHIS1030  Evidence and ArgumentOptional modulesYou choose at least two modules or up to three modulesfrom the list below:HIS1027  European HistoryHIS1044  Aspects of British HistoryHIS1046  The History of the AmericasIf you only choose two modules, you may select up to 20credits of modules from elsewhere in the Faculty ofHumanities and Social Sciences. The following arerecommended choices:ARA1001  Stuff: Living in a Material WorldARA1027  Introduction to ArchaeologyARA1028  Prehistoric BritainNCL1001  Career Planning Module

Stage 2

Compulsory modulesYou take at least one module from each of the followinglists:List AARA2011  Prehistoric EuropeARA2016  Aegean Prehistory

Stage 2

ARA2091  Archaeologies of the Roman Empire: TheRoman World from Augustus to JustinianARA2092  The Medieval World: AD 400-1500CAH2006  In Alexander's Footsteps: Classical andHellenistic EmpireCAH2015  Celluloid History ICAH2061  Slavery in Greco-roman AntiquityCAH2207  Caesar's Gift: Rome under the EmperorsHIS2072  Anglo-Saxon England: from Roman Britain tothe Norman Conquest, 410-1066HIS2078  Approaches to the History of Western MedicineHIS2085  Pre-Columbian & Spanish AmericaHIS2103  The Dark Ages: Early Medieval Europe and itsNeighbours, 500-900HIS2140  Survey History of JapanHIS2240  Greece from ancient times to the 21st century:Interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the pastHIS2242  Researching HistoryList BARA2097  Historical Archaeology of the Modern World(post 1492)HIS2050  The European Enlightenment, 1700-1789HIS2114  Death, Dying & the DeadHIS2122  Ideas and Revolutions, 1640-1953HIS2131  American Slavery, American Freedom: Blackand White America in the Age of RevolutionsHIS2132  The Criminal Atlantic in the Long EighteenthCentury: Pirates, Convicts and RebelsHIS2234  Atlantic Slave Trade 1450-1870HIS2238  Disease in Society ca. 1700-1900 Responses,Representations and ExperiencesHIS2240  Greece from ancient times to the 21st century:Interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the pastHIS2242  Researching HistoryList CHIS2002  Fatal Allies: Anglo-Irish Relations, 1798-1998HIS2122  Ideas and Revolutions, 1640-1953HIS2212  History and Memory in the United StatesHIS2131  American Slavery, American Freedom: Blackand White America in the Age of RevolutionsHIS2234  Atlantic Slave Trade 1450-1870HIS2240  Greece from ancient times to the 21st centuryHIS2241  The History of Modern Germany, 1806 untiltodayHIS2242  Researching HistoryLAS2030  Comparative History of Hispano-America andBrazil: from Independence to the Mexican Revolution(1789/1810-1917)Optional modulesIn addition, you may take a maximum of three modulesselected from the following:HIS2002  Fatal Allies: Anglo-Irish Relations, 1798-1998HIS2086  Twentieth Century France 1914-95HIS2124  A history of contemporary BritainHIS2133  Society and Politics in Colonial India,1880s-1947HIS2212  History and Memory in the United States

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Stage 2

HIS2219  Oral history and memoryHIS2235  The Soviet Experiment: 1917-1991HIS2239  Colonialism and Post-Colonialism in Egypt andSudanHIS2240  Greece from ancient times to the 21st century:Interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the pastHIS2241  The History of Modern Germany, 1806 untiltodayHIS2242  Researching HistoryHIS2249  Conflict, Colonialism and Conspiracies: ThePolitics, Impact & Memory of the British Transition fromEmpire after 1945You may choose the following modules or up to 40credits of modules from elsewhere in the Faculty ofHumanities and Social Sciences:NCL2007  Career Development for second year studentsNCL2100  Developing Enterprise, Entrepreneurship andEmployabilityYou may undertake the Erasmus programme whichwould entail undertaking 60 credits during an entiresemester in an Erasmus-partner institution.HIS2100  Erasmus Student exchangeHIS2101  Erasmus Student exchangeWork Placement (optional)You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optionalwork placement between Stages 2 and 3. You can applyto spend your placement year with any organisation andwill receive University support to do so. It will extend yourdegree by a year and is subject to availability. It isn'tavailable if you're spending a year studying abroad. Findout more about Work Placements.

Stage 3

Compulsory modulesHIS3000  Reading HistoryHIS3020  Writing HistoryOptional modulesYou choose either the following module or a 20-creditmodule from elsewhere in the Faculty of Humanities andSocial Sciences.HIS3030  History and SocietySubject to the approval of the Degree ProgrammeDirector, candidates may select one of the followingmodules as an alternative to HIS3030:NCL3007  Career Development for Final-year StudentsNCL3100  Applied EntrepreneurshipYou also choose two modules (one module in eachsemester AND at least one HIS-coded module) from thefollowing list:ARA3013  Early medieval Northern EuropeARA3016  The Archaeology of Byzantium and itsNeighboursARA3021  Frontier Communities of Roman BritainARA3031  Historical Archaeology of Britain 1500-PresentARA3118  Origins and Transformations: Early PrehistoricEurope

Stage 3

ARA3121  Sex, bodies and identities in Classical GreeceCAH3005  City of Athens: Power, Society and CultureCAH3010  The Life and Afterlife of Alexander the GreatCAH3012  Geographical Knowledge in the Ancient WorldCAH3037  New Empire of Diocletian and ConstantineHIS3035  Elizabeth I: the Politics of ReligionHIS3131  China in RevolutionHIS3135  The Nazi New Order in EuropeHIS3181  The American Civil War, 1861-1865HIS3195  Weimar RepublicHIS3203  Madness, Nerves and Narratives in GeorgianBritain, c. 1714-1830HIS3205  Fascism in Italy, 1914-1945HIS3206  The Irish Revolution, 1879-1923HIS3212  Reconstruction and the New South, 1865-1914HIS3219  Living Together: Christians, Muslims and Jewsin Medieval IberiaHIS3225  May 1968: All power to the imaginationHIS3229  The Spanish Second Republic and Civil War,1931-1939HIS3232  Civil Rights and Armalites: Northern Irelandsince 1969HIS3240  Civil Rights in America, 1948-1975HIS3284  The Mexican Revolution HIS3295  Royal Portraits: Christian Kings and Kingship, c.870-c.930HIS3321  Viking-Age ScandinaviaHIS3326  Women in Colonial South Asia: Tradition,Reform and ModernityHIS3328  Imagined FuturesHIS3330  Islamism and its OriginsHIS3331  God's Terrible Voice: the experience andimpact of Plague in England, 1500-1722HIS3332  The Haitian RevolutionHIS3334  Talking Cures and Troubles: An Oral History ofHealth and Medicine in Britain, c.1948-2000HIS3336  Punishing the Criminal Dead: Crime, Culture,and Corpses in Modern BritainHIS3337  Russian Cities and Culture from Peter the Greatto the RevolutionHIS3339  The Moral Economy of Loyalty in NorthernIreland, 1921-39 - the Linen Lords and the PlebsHIS3341  Lunatic to Citizen? Madness and Society since1900LAS4001 Inter-American Relations from theSpanish-American War (1898) to the end of the Cold War(1989/1991)

Teaching and assessment

Study at the cutting edgeHistory at Newcastle has an international reputation for itsresearch  which feeds directly into your teaching.

The geographical range of our research encompasses Asia,the Americas, Europe and the British Isles.

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Teaching methodsTeaching is a balance of lectures and seminars in Stages 1and 2. In Stage 3 the emphasis is almost entirely onseminars.

Assessment methodsYou'll be assessed by a range of methods including:

• course work, such as documentary commentaries, grouppresentations, literature reviews and essays

• written examinations

Find out moreVisit our Teaching & Learning pages to read about theoutstanding learning experience available to all students atNewcastle University.

Entry Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see ouradditional entry requirements web pages to find out whichother qualifications are considered.

The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.Entrance requirements during Clearing 2018 may differfrom those outlined below.

A LevelsAAA-AAB including A in History. Applicants offering aModern Language are welcomed. General Studiesaccepted.

Scottish QualificationsAAAAA-AAABB at Higher Grade including History at GradeA. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highersaccepted.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International BaccalaureateBetween 35 and 37 points. History required at Higher Level,at grade 6 or above.

Irish Leaving CertificateNormally H1H1H1H2H2-H1H1H1H2H3 at Higher Level, toinclude Grade H2 History. All applications considered on anindividual basis.

Access Qualifications30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit. 15 Level 3credits should be history or History-related. If unable to takehistory at Level 3 a Social Science subject should be takeninstead and evidence of reading around the subject will berequired.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National ExtendedDiploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3Extended DiplomaApplicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Cambridge Pre-UD3,D3,D3-D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including Historyat D3.

Extended Project QualificationIf you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in atopic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary ouroffer to recognise this.

PARTNERS - A LevelsABB usually including History. (AS Level History required ifnot offered at A Level). Applicants offering a modernlanguage are welcomed. General Studies accepted.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma(formerly BTEC National Diploma)Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

English Language RequirementsApplicants whose first language is not English requirea minimum score of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Languagerequirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements.

Other International QualificationsABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry toan undergraduate course. You can check the equivalentgrades for qualifications offered in your country.

We will also consider your application if you have lower ornon-standard qualifications.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

See our 2018 Admissions Policy (PDF: 185 KB).

See further policies related to admission.

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Careers

History careersThe skills you develop as a historian are highly regarded byemployers in many sectors. You will learn to criticallyevaluate evidence, organise ideas and present a coherentargument. You will assess problems in the light ofconsiderable amounts of information, often conflicting, andwill present complex material accurately, clearly andconvincingly, both orally and on paper.

Such skills are essential in a wide range of careers –including commercial management and administrative rolesin the public, private and charitable sectors. As a result ourgraduates enter a variety of careers:

• finance• management• information• education• human resources• media• marketing• legal services

A survey by David Nicholls of Manchester MetropolitanUniversity revealed that history turns out more directors oftop companies than any other subject.

You can also make direct use of your knowledge of historyin certain sectors including undertaking specialisedresearch, publishing, information management, archivist andmuseum and curatorial work, plus other opportunitiesacross the cultural and heritage sector.

Qualities such as self-motivation, teamwork ability andleadership may also be gained through non-academicactivities and work experience and prepare you for a rangeof careers.

Find out more about the career options for History fromProspects: The UK's Official Careers Website.

What our graduates go on to do:employment and further studychoicesSee what our recent graduates went on to do and viewgraduate destinations statistics. These statistics are basedon what graduates were doing on a specific date,approximately six months after graduation. Take a look atthe most recent data available for our graduates.

The destination data is available in varying levels, beginningwith the University and moving through Faculty and Schooldown to individual course reports. This final level may giveyou some useful ideas about possible options after yourcourse or a course you are considering.

Careers and employability atNewcastleNewcastle University consistently has one of the bestrecords for graduate employment in the UK.

96% of our 2017 UK-domiciled UG/PG graduatesprogressed to employment or further study within sixmonths of graduating.

85.5% of our graduates are in graduate level employment orfurther study within six months of graduating.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to allstudents through an initiative called ncl+. This enables youto develop personal, employability and enterprise skills andto give you the edge in the employment market after yougraduate.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest andbest in the country, and we have strong links withemployers.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees (UK students)

2019 entry*:£9,250 (subject to approval of our Access Agreement bythe Office for Students (OfS) in July 2018).For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.2018 entry*:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UKstudents is set by the UK government.As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

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Tuition Fees (EU students)

2019 entry*:£9,250 (subject to approval of our Access Agreement bythe Office for Students (OfS) in July 2018). You will paythe same tuition fees as UK students for the duration ofyour course.For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.2018 entry*:£9,250. You will pay the same tuition fees as UK studentsfor the duration of your course.For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£16,200 per year*Please note:You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorterexchange programme).If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightlyyear on year as a result of inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

We offer our Vice-Chancellor's InternationalScholarships and Vice-Chancellor's ExcellenceScholarships to eligible international students.We also offer International Family Discounts which areavailable for all international students with a close familymember who has graduated from or is now studying atNewcastle University.Some of our subject scholarships and sportsscholarships are also available for international students.

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Applying to Newcastle Universitythrough UCASTo apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle you mustuse the online application system managed by theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS codes for Newcastle University

• institution name - NEWC• institution code - N21

UCAS buzzwordAsk your teacher or adviser from your school or college forthe UCAS buzzword. You need the buzzword when youregister on the Apply system. This makes it clear whichschool or college you are applying from.

All UK schools and colleges and a small number of EU andinternational establishments are registered with UCAS.

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If you are applying independently, or are applying from aschool or college which is not registered to manageapplications, you will still use the Apply system. You will notneed a buzzword.

Making your applicationOn the UCAS website you can also find out more about:

• application deadlines and other important dates• offers and tracking your application

Application decisions and enquiriesFind out more about our admissions process and who tocontact if you need help with your application.

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