Overview

The History and Archaeology (Honours) programme from Newcastle University focuses on developing your expertise and skills for your future career.

You're introduced to new peoples, places and periods from across the globe. You'll explore how archaeology and history has changed our understanding of the past and its impact upon the present.

The flexible degree allows you to tailor your course to suit your interests. You can explore the periods and regions that excite you through a wide range of modules.

Career opportunities:

The History and Archaeology degree will set you up to pursue a future in a diverse range of careers, be that professional archaeology, careers in the heritage or charity sectors, journalism, policy and researcher roles or even finance and legal professions.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeology (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Archaeology of Britain from the Romans to the 20th Century

Evidence and Argument

Prehistoric Britain

Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology
Global Middle Ages

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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125

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90

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology History Ancient History View 664 other Bachelors in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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90

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Levels:

ABB usually including History (AS Level History required if not offered at A Level). General Studies accepted.

International Baccalaureate:

A minimum of 32 points. History required at Higher Level grade 6 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25000 GBP / year

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Home students fees: TBC

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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