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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Z057

History and Politics (Extended Degree)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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5 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) History and Politics (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Are you looking for a degree that combines the study of history and politics with 21st-century employability? At Northumbria we offer a high level of academic rigour as well as thorough training in analytical skills. Core modules in our History and Politics degree provide a grounding in both history and politics as well as the links between them. Optional modules offer considerable flexibility to pick and choose from revolutionary movements in Europe and major debates in American history to issues such terrorism and genocide. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Literature
Language and linguistics
Creative writing and American studies
UCAS Code:Z057
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£99,250

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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£16,000£24,500£30,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£25,500
5 years£21,500£26,500£31,000

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▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
80%
Learning opportunities
62%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
58%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

4 Scholarships Available

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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GEMS Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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Northumbria University, Newcastle

About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers History and Politics (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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