This Teesside University award is delivered 100% online.
Course overview
Are you interested in why the world is the way it is, and how it came to be that way To fully understand the present, we must look to the past. Dive into this online course to learn how history can shape your future. Explore history through the ages, from modern and contemporary European history to the ancient world. Dive into social and cultural history and choose topics that spark your interest and complement your career goals. If you are in full or part-time work and want to enter the field, or enhance your skills, this course is ideal for you.
Develop your understanding of historical investigation, interrogating the relationships between sources, theory and interpretation. Gain desirable transferrable skills to take with you into your career, including critical thinking, verbal and written communication, and research.
Top reasons to study this course
Expert teaching: our staff are internationally published, subject-matter experts with decades of experience across the sphere.
Flexible learning: all your course materials are online and can be accessed at any time, so you choose how, when and where you study.
Supportive environment: as a member of our online community, you are encouraged to find your voice. You gain support specific to your needs, from professional to personal supervision.
North East Film Archive: gain access to the unique on campus North East Film Archive, dating back 130 years, this fascinating collection of material provides an insight into memorable events of the decades, people’s lives and communities. Showcased in [In the Veins](https:tees.ac.uksectionsaboutpublic_informationsource.cfm), a powerful short film produced in collaboration with the Yorkshire and North East Film Archive, this rich archive brings history to life capturing the enduring legacy of mining heritage in the region.
Employability
A variety of career paths are open to you, including law, accountancy, social work, librarianship, journalism, public relations, teaching, retail management and local government work.