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Newcastle University: School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Welcome to Newcastle University.
Invest in your future with world-class teaching, research excellence and an inclusive academic community. As a founding member of the Russel Group of Universities, we offer postgraduate degrees that will allow you to delve deeper into a subject you’re passionate about, build advanced skills valued by employers and set yourself apart in a competitive global landscape.
- Global Top 140 University QS World Rankings 2026
- 5+ QS Stars for Overall Excellence 2025
- Top 5 UK city for affordability QS Best Student Cities 2026
- 22nd in the UK and joint 64th in the world for sustainability QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026
- 4th in the UK for graduate entrepreneurship Start-up turnover in the HE-BCI Survey 2022-23
- 5 QS Stars for student employability 2025
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
We deliver an outstanding learning experience that equips our students for future success. Study with us and you'll be challenged and supported, so that you can achieve great things. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has a global reputation as a centre for research, education and engagement across the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences.
About Newcastle University
Ranked as a World Top 50 and UK Top 5 student city (QS Best Student Cities 2026), Newcastle is fun, friendly and filled with opportunity. Vibrant by day and by night, with a welcoming multicultural community, you’ll feel like you belong. The city blends history and modernity, featuring Grey’s Monument, the iconic Tyne Bridge, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, and the legendary St. James’ Park football stadium. Enjoy museums, art galleries, theatres, live music, shops, restaurants and sporting events — there is something for everyone.
Our Faculty
At the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS), we work collaboratively across boundaries to better understand the world and challenge what we know. We also work closely with the University’s other two Faculties to enhance education, the student experience and research. HaSS is home to over 1700 academic, professional and technical staff, with access to extensive on-campus and digital facilities.
A Unique Education Offer
At HaSS, our education offer is distinctive. We bring together disciplines in the creative arts, humanities and social sciences, providing an environment where students can work across boundaries. We tailor your learning experience to support your future direction. Our courses are designed and delivered by experts who use their research and professional experience to enrich your learning. Collaboration is core to our approach — among staff, students and across subject areas. With a balance of teaching excellence and research strength, we offer a contemporary and engaging curriculum that prepares you for the world ahead.
We offer postgraduate programmes in:
Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Arts and Cultures
Education
English Literature & Creative Writing
English Language
Geography
Historical Studies
Archaeology
Development Studies
Languages and Linguistics
Law
Media & Journalism
Politics and International Relations
Sociology
Sustainability
Teacher Training
Speech and Language Sciences
Available courses
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