BA (Hons) Ancient History and History at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Explore history from the ancient world through to the present day. Combine the study of the classical world with modern history and discover how the ancient world has shaped modern society. On our BA Honours in Ancient History and History you’ll develop a diverse set of research, communication, and critical analysis skills that will set you on a path to wide range of careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of History Classics and Archaeology | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Shape your degree to explore the periods and regions that excite you most. Engage with a wide range of themes, including law and order, empire and resistance, slavery, gender, and religion. Compulsory modules include: Evidence and Argument, Global Ancient Histories, History modules, Historical Sources and Methods, History Lab I, History Lab II, Introduction to Public History, What Is History For?, Ancient History modules, West meets East: Greek History and Society, The Roman World from Romulus to Trajan, Recommended modules, Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology, The World of Latin Literature.

Career pathways

A degree in Ancient History and History will give you a wide range of knowledge and skills. Once you graduate you’ll have the skills to research complex topics independently and think critically about information from different sources.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB including History. General Studies accepted IB: A minimum of 34 points including History at Higher Level grade 6. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including History at grade 6 and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Scottish Highers: AAABB at Higher Grade including History. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. GCSEs: N/A Graduate applicants: N/A N/A English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/vv11/#how-to-apply

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