History and Archaeology BA Honours

Course overview

Our History and Archaeology BA (Hons) degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeology (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK).

This three-year degree focuses on developing your expertise and skills for your future career.

You're introduced to new peoples, places and periods from across the globe. You'll explore how archaeology and history has changed our understanding of the past and its impact upon the present.

Our flexible degree allows you to tailor your course to suit your interests. You can explore the periods and regions that excite you through a wide range of modules.

You'll also be able to explore North East England, a region that's steeped in history while on field trips. There's a rich past to discover here, from Hadrian’s Wall through to post-industrial landscapes.

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Your future

Our History and Archaeology degree will set you up to pursue a future in a diverse range of careers, be that professional archaeology, careers in the heritage or charity sectors, journalism, policy and researcher roles or even finance and legal professions.