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Undergraduate Study

We offer world-class education in a research-intensive environment.

Study with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

We are an excellent choice for your undergraduate education. In our Faculty, we offer over 70 undergraduate courses. These represent a diverse selection of options within an interdisciplinary environment. This means that you can create a pathway that suits you and supports you in the next steps toward your career and future.  

Subject experts and world-renowned researchers carry out this teaching. We also offer a supportive and engaging environment that will help you to get the most out of your time with us.

Undergraduate programmes within our Faculty

Browse our subject areas to find out more about our range of courses offered in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. You can also search all undergraduate courses offered at the University.

Accounting and Finance

Newcastle and the North East of England has a vibrant financial sector. Major employers are attracted to the strong talent pool and the specialist skills our accounting and finance students develop.

Archaeology

We discover the human past by piecing together clues from a variety of textual and material evidence. Our degrees include plenty of opportunities for hands-on and practical work.

Architecture

If you’re interested in your surroundings, how we conserve buildings, or you want to design buildings, our degrees could be for you.

Business Management

Graduate ready for the changing world of business. Gain a global outlook and ‘no borders’ approach to leadership.

Business-related Degrees

We offer a range of business and business-related programmes. Study business at Newcastle and become a future-focused business leader ready to shape organisations and industries across the globe.

Classics and Ancient History

Immerse yourself in studying the world of Ancient Greece and Rome, with the option to study Greek or Latin from beginners to advanced level.

Combined Honours

Our Combined Honours degrees allow you to create a unique pathway across two or three subjects of your choice. You can choose from over 20 subjects.

Economics

Explore the forces shaping individual and collective choice. Gain an advanced economic awareness and in-depth appreciation of how the world works.

Education

If you're interested in understanding education from a variety of perspective - sociological, philosophical, historical, or political - our degree in Education will appeal to you.

English Language and Linguistics

English at Newcastle has a long and prestigious history. Shape your degree to your interests and the opportunities to reach your potential.

English Literature and Creative Writing

Our literature degrees give you the flexibility to shape your studies to suit your own interests. Dive into works of literature from across the centuries.

Fine Art

At Newcastle, you’ll develop and exhibit an exciting body of studio practice. You'll acquire the professional, practical, intellectual and theoretical skills necessary to establish yourself as an artist.

Geography

If you have a passion for the Earth, its environment or the processes that shape it, our degrees are for you. Develop your practical skills in our world-class facilities, while learning from international experts and local industry.

History

Explore the diversity of human history stretching from the birth of civilisation up to the present day in a region brimming with heritage and culture.

Law

Gain a professionally accredited, qualifying law degree in our supportive and friendly student community.

Marketing

Marketing is a functional part of every business and sector, so your career opportunities are wide and varied. You’ll graduate ready to succeed in this fast-paced industry.

Media, Journalism and Film Practice

Our innovative courses and state-of-the-art facilities will give you a thorough understanding of media and culture, enabling you to critically and creatively engage with the world around you.

Modern Languages

Our modern language degrees take a multidisciplinary approach to teaching, including cinema, culture, history, politics, society, linguistics and literature.

Music

Study in one of the largest and most highly regarded music departments in the UK. Our vibrant community of musicians, lecturers, and practitioners has a broad musical repertoire, which allows you the freedom to shape your degree.

Philosophy

As a philosophy student at Newcastle, you'll explore diverse topics such as the nature of existence, truth, time, free will, logic and beauty.

Politics and International Relations

Intellectually challenging and stimulating, our flexible Politics degrees can be tailored to your interests, with teaching by acknowledged experts.

Sociology

If you are curious about the social forces that shape people's everyday lives and keen to learn about cultures and societies different from your own, our Sociology degrees are for you.

Speech and Language Sciences

Speech and Language Sciences at Newcastle University is renowned for its excellent teaching, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class research.

Urban Planning

If you’re interested in your surroundings, how we conserve buildings, or you want to design buildings, our degrees could be for you.

INTO pathway courses

We work alongside INTO Newcastle University. It supports international students who wish to join us for undergraduate study.

INTO offers a range of international pathway courses for undergraduate candidates.  

If you meet the requirements of your chosen pathway course, you will be automatically given a place on the undergraduate programme.  

See what INTO pathway courses are available.

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