UCAS Code: V101

Duration: 3 years

Intl Fee: £9,500

This course allows you pursue your interests in history with the help of a very supportive teaching team. 99% of history students believe that staff are good at explaining things and make the subject interesting, according to the National Student Survey.

In addition our teaching has received the highest possible ratings from the Quality Assurance Agency, which monitors academic excellence.

From the start, we put priority on developing your skills and prospects. Whether it’s advice on how to take full advantage of Sunderland’s excellent library facilities, through to one-to-one feedback about approaches to exams, we help you make the most of your time with us. 

Alongside core modules about ‘History in Practice’ and ‘Approaches to History’, there is a wide range of optional modules. These allow you to pursue your specific interests alongside like-minded students. The topics reflect the research interests of staff in the History Department, so you’ll be learning from experts.

In the final year you will also develop your academic research skills through writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

History is a well-established degree qualification that employers know and respect. Your studies will equip you to analyse complex material, make informed decisions and communicate clearly. These are transferable skills that are highly valued by employers