Ancient History and History BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Ancient History and History BA (Hons)

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.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Application Details

Course Code

VV11

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

AAABB at Higher Grade including History. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit. 15 Level 3 credits should be history or History-related. If unable to take history at Level 3 a Social Science subject should be taken instead and evidence of reading around the subject will be required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

34 points including History at Higher Level Grade 6

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H2,H3

Normally H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level, to include Grade H2 History. All applications considered on an individual basis.

Extended Project

If you offer a Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, we will vary our offer to recognise this. The EPQ can be in any topic.

A level

A,A,B

AAB including History. Applicants offering a Modern Language are welcomed. General Studies accepted

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