BA (Hons) History at Newcastle University

Programme overview

This History degree allows you to explore and analyse historical societies across a range of periods and regions. This three-year History BA Honours degree focuses on developing your skills and abilities to critically analyse historical topics. You'll graduate as a confident and independent learner, ready for your future.

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

The compulsory modules will help you transition from school to university. Skills training is embedded throughout, enabling you to ‘learn by doing’ as you study. Compulsory modules include: Evidence and Argument, Historical Sources and Methods, What is History For?, Recommended modules, History Lab I, History Lab II, Introduction to Public History, Crafting History: Developing a Research Proposal, Reading History, Writing History.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: Education; Journalism; Government and policy work; Finance and legal services; Charity and heritage sectors; Read more about graduate career paths.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB including History. Applicants offering a Modern Language are welcomed. General Studies accepted. IB: 32 points including three subjescts at grade 5 or above at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level 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. 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/v100/#how-to-apply

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