History is one of the most desired academic degrees amongst students when it comes to pursuing a Bachelor of Arts.
History degrees are designed to teach you to move beyond yourself and envision other worlds, to explore the interplay between material circumstances and human character. History combines the careful analysis of evidence with compelling storytelling. Moreover, History degrees aim to increase cultural sensitivity and literacy.
This degree is divided into various areas of expertise such as Classical History or Art History, which will help students gain relevant knowledge for themselves.
History is one of the most versatile undergraduate majors, due to the fact that it touches upon all forms of human endeavour from arts and languages to science and economics.
Candidates studying a History course will also be taught how to effectively collect, analyse, interpret, and arrange a wide variety of sources into persuasive arguments. Thus, having these skills will increase the chance of any graduate finding a job, no matter if it is in this field or not.
A report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education illustrates that graduates from History majors have the highest salary amongst graduates from all other humanities majors.
History courses are usually a three-year commitment and offer many academic programmes ranging from foundational courses to specialised ones. Some universities even have site excavations, through which students gain more practical knowledge.
Like most of the degrees, any History course concludes with a dissertation in any chosen area of interest.
Good experience at Newcastle university. Some lecturers very researched focused and less bothered about teaching but on the whole good standard of teaching. Amazing city to be in as a student. Would recommend to anyone. Only downside is I believe that compared to the other Russel group universities it is not as well respected.
View moreNewcastle University is a great place to pursue undergraduate studies given its holistic experience. The facilities at the university are great, you can walk through impressive historic buildings that encapsulate a modern interior where it’s a pleasure to learn. I always found staff to be really interested in what they’re teaching and more than willing to help you out with any issues or queries. I’m addition to studying, Newcastle University and the city itself offer you the chance to live in a vibrant and diverse community with so many clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities.
View moreNcl is great, the fact that it is with in the city centre leads to the university having a feeling of being very much in touch and involved with the city that it is situated in. The buildings are beautiful, and most of them are very close together, making for ease of access and transfer between lectures. The staff are approachable and helpful. The library is 24 hour and has a cafe onsite; when this is not in operation, the seating area is still open, as are several vending and coffee machines. The social life is amazing, there are a myriad of societies and a lot of clubs, bars and student friendly activities. 10% of Newcastle’s population are students so this makes sense (there are two universities in the city). It is also cheap, as it is ‘up north’; the rent on my house is £78 per person per week, plus bills. Obviously this is significantly cheaper than London, and even Edinburgh. This cost difference translates to food and transport fare as well. Overall, a great university in a great city. It’s even near to the sea!
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