Northumbria University's Department of Humanities prioritises a strong research ethos, with outstanding successes reflecting our outward-facing work with communities and cultural partners. This is embedded in all our teaching, where research-active academic staff teaching students from day one.
Our programmes are driven by new themes that are vital today: the environment, global connections, the medical humanities, gender and popular culture, activism, conflict and society, heritage, or the great questions posed by modern American culture.
They range in time from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century and explore global cultures from Africa to Russia as well as delivering new insights into classic themes from English literature from Shakespeare or Austen to new work in writing, music, and cultural studies.
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Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Want to learn more about the history, literature, politics, film, art and popular culture of America? This course may be for you.
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For individuals at the start of their careers as English Language teachers and also for more experienced teachers. This course offers…
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Gain a solid grounding in the techniques and skills of writing fiction, learn how to critique your own work and experiment with your…
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For those applying for 2026, study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules. This course opens…
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Deepen your knowledge of the use of linguistics within the English Language while also improving your research abilities.
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For those applying for 2026, study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules. Have a love of…
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Study fantastically stimulating and distinctive modules that range from Shakespeare to contemporary fiction, and that explore how the…
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This course opens windows onto a rich variety of linguistics study and gets you thinking about how language can be used in many ways.
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Ready to discover the power of literature? Understand the stories that underpin our contemporary crises on this course. For those applying…
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Combine the study of a range of literary texts with the literature, culture, history, and politics of North America on this course.
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Explore the treasures of a wide range of literature whilst also training yourself as a writer on this course. For those applying for…
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Explore the treasures of a wide range of literature whilst also training yourself as a writer on this course.
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Use works of literature to interpret and understand past societies and bring textual analysis to historical sources on this course. For…
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Use works of literature to interpret and understand past societies and bring textual analysis to historical sources on this course.
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Ready to discover the power of literature? Understand the stories that underpin our contemporary crises on this course.
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Taught by internationally recognised scholars at the cutting edge of their disciplines, this Masters will turn you from literary student…
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This intensive research-focused Masters degree is taught by internationally recognised scholars in English Literature. You will work…
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For those applying for 2026, study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.
Click for more course informationUndergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
For those applying for 2026, study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.
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Study the past combined with themes of American society, culture, and politics with this course.
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For those applying for 2026, study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules. Combine the study…
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Combine the study of history and politics whilst gaining transferable employability skills on this course.
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Explore the past and the 21-century and think about how history provides a deep perspective on present-day challenges on this course.
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The MA History course consists of broad, thematic taught modules that focus on the middle ages through to present day.
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The History MRes course incorporates taught modules that explore key subjects such as historical contexts and digital history, whilst…
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Click for more course informationUndergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
This foundation year will prepare you for degree level study by exploring a range of topics from across the humanities subject areas.
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Enhance your understanding of various social science developments in present-day society, the conditions they create, and the theories…
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For those applying for 2026, study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.
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Pursue your passion for music and broaden your musical horizons in ways that lead to many career pathways with this course.
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Interested in a career in the music industry? Gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to take the next step with this course.
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Join our innovative and unique MA Publishing programme designed in collaboration and delivered alongside one of the world's largest…
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