Politics and History BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Politics and History BA (Hons)

This degree allows you to combine your interests in history and politics, dividing your time equally between the two. Choose from a wide range of topics including British, European, American and world history, and international politics and political thought.

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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

VL12

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

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

Subjects should include History or a history related subject, and/or politics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

Including Higher Level History Grade 6

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

BTECs considered alongside History A Level.

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

H1,H1,H2,H2,H3

at Higher Level including History.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,M2

Including History

Extended Project

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary our offer to recognise this.

A level

A,A,B

including History. General Studies accepted.

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