BA Ancient History and History
About this course
BA Honours in History and Classics, combining the study of the ancient world with modern history. The course covers historical periods from antiquity to the present day, examining political change, conflict, and cultural representation. It is based in North East England, with access to heritage sites including Hadrian’s Wall and Bamburgh Castle.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Ancient History and History (VV11) at Newcastle University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 18%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 31%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Ancient History and History at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £42,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for History.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Ancient History and History at Newcastle University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Ancient History and History at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Does BA Ancient History and History at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Ancient History and History at Newcastle University?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.