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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV41

History and Archaeology

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

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) History and Archaeology at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree combines the study of both historical documents and archaeological remains to understand how past communities lived. We focus principally on the period of 400 CE to the present day, with optional modules spanning centuries and continents. You'll gain hands-on experience through a minimum of four weeks' excavation fieldwork in your first two years, plus artefact handling at the University-led Great North Museum. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Historical Sources and Methods
Archaeological Excavation and Survey
Medieval Europe 400-1500 CE
Early Modern History and Society
Industrial Revolution and Modernity
Archaeological Theory and Practice
Artefact Analysis and Conservation
Dissertation in History and Archaeology
UCAS Code:VV41
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Including History. General Studies accepted.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

History required at Higher Level grade 6 or above.

🗣️ 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

75%Working
60%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 History and Archaeology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#18UK Ranking
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