History
History, at its best, is one of the most demanding and rewarding intellectual disciplines available. It is the critical examination of the past through evidence, asking not only what happened but why, who said so, and whose perspective shapes the account. Studying history develops the ability to weigh competing sources, construct arguments under conditions of uncertainty, and understand the complex forces that produce change and continuity in human societies.
These are skills of lasting value, extending well beyond any particular period or topic.
Teesside's online history degree is delivered by distance learning and available part-time, making it accessible to students who cannot attend campus regularly. You will study history across a range of periods and themes, developing the critical and analytical skills that the discipline demands. The online format is designed to provide genuine intellectual engagement with primary and secondary sources, and you will learn to read, question, and write about historical evidence in a way that challenges your assumptions and builds your capacity for independent enquiry.
The curriculum engages with modern as well as earlier history, exploring the social, political, cultural, and economic forces that shape the contemporary world. The part-time and distance learning structure means you can pursue this degree alongside work, family commitments, or other responsibilities.
History graduates are valued for the same reasons across all formats of the degree. Employers in journalism, the civil service, law, education, heritage, publishing, archiving, and many other fields appreciate the research, writing, and analytical skills that historical study develops. Many history graduates also pursue postgraduate study, moving into research, teaching, or professional training in fields that build on the discipline's intellectual foundations.
The degree is a flexible and intellectually demanding qualification that prepares you to engage critically and clearly with complex information in any professional context.