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We offer a rich variety of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Our History courses contain a range of topics and specialisms, which can include field trips, placement opportunities, and study abroad opportunities.

Undergraduate History addresses early modern, modern and contemporary history, exploring and analyzing many of the major developments that have shaped our current world. You will study the history of Europe, British and Irish history, the history of the United States, and parts of the Middle East. You can develop specialisms in areas like gender history, medical history, public history and international diplomacy.

We are committed to innovative learning and teaching, and want to help you make the most out of your time here. Our lecturers are encouraged to support students in any way they can in order to enhance their experience with us. As well as this, our lecturers have both national and international reputations as scholars in their chosen fields involved in important and original research projects, which in turn informs our teaching

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Explore contemporary performance practice and the study of history to develop your creativity, critical thinking and practical skills.

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Part-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

Derry~Londonderry campus

Explore contemporary performance practice and the study of history to develop your creativity, critical thinking and practical skills.

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Part-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Derry~Londonderry campus

Explore contemporary performance practice and the study of history to develop your creativity, critical thinking and practical skills.

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UCAS code: W4V1

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

Derry~Londonderry campus

Explore contemporary performance practice and the study of history to develop your creativity, critical thinking and practical skills.

Key Information

UCAS code: W4V1

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Derry~Londonderry campus

Turn your love of reading into a top degree! We will fire your imagination and help you to become a confident and persuasive communicator.

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UCAS code: QV31

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Coleraine campus

Turn your love of books into a top degree! We will fire your imagination and help you to become a confident and persuasive communicator.

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UCAS code: Q3V1

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Coleraine campus

Preparing for your future by understanding the past.

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UCAS code: V145

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

Coleraine campus

Preparing for your future by understanding the past.

Key Information

UCAS code: V145

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Coleraine campus

An outstanding research led experience for students who want to pursue an interest in History at an advanced level.

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Full-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Coleraine campus

An outstanding research led experience for students who want to pursue an interest in History at an advanced level.

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Part-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Coleraine campus

Preparing for your future by understanding the past.

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UCAS code: V1X3

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

Coleraine campus

Preparing for your future by understanding the past.

Key Information

UCAS code: V1X3

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Coleraine campus

Preparing for your future by understanding the past.

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UCAS code: V1Q3

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2025/26

Coleraine campus

Preparing for your future by understanding the past.

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UCAS code: V1Q3

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Coleraine campus

Achieve proficiency in written and spoken Irish and an in depth knowledge of the historical processes that have shaped modern society.

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Part-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Derry~Londonderry campus

Achieve proficiency in written and spoken Irish and an in depth knowledge of the historical processes that have shaped modern society.

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UCAS code: Q5V1

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Derry~Londonderry campus

Journalism theory and practice: news-gathering, reporting, writing and editing for television, radio, print and online, in a changing media landscape.

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UCAS code: P5V1

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Coleraine campus

Combine Music with History to maximise your potential as a creative and analytical professional.

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Part-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Derry~Londonderry campus

Combine Music with History to maximise your potential as a creative and analytical professional.

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UCAS code: W3V1

Full-time Undergraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Derry~Londonderry campus

The post-primary PGCE is a one year, full-time programme that prepares students for a career in teaching.

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Full-time Postgraduate

Year of entry: 2024/25

Coleraine campus