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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV11

Ancient History and History

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Ancient History and History at Newcastle University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Ancient Greece and Rome
Medieval and Early Modern Europe
British History and Society
Historical Research Methods
Ancient Near East and Egypt
Modern European History
History Dissertation
Historiography and Historical Theory
UCAS Code:VV11
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

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

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 points including History at Higher Level Grade 6

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£73,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£26,000£30,000
3 years£20,000£25,000£31,000
5 years£26,000£32,000£43,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
65%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Ancient History and History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
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