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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V100

History

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BA (Hons) History provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) History at Northumbria combines the study of the past with 21-century themes – you will learn to think about how history provides a deeper perspective on present-day challenges, as well as focusing on how these skills can enhance your future employability. Throughout, you will gain new understanding of present-day concerns, including environmental change, global connectivity, racial and gender equality, war and conflict, and media and culture. With modules on American, African, British, Middle Eastern, and European history, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary, you will follow... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Medieval Europe and Beyond
Early Modern Britain and the Atlantic World
Modern American History
African History and Diaspora Studies
Contemporary Global Conflicts and Society
Gender
Race and Social Change in History
Place
Heritage and Public History
Historical Research Methods and Dissertation
UCAS Code:V100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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 (3 years)£59,550

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

60%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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
98%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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