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Ancient History and Archaeology

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

This degree combines the study of ancient Greece and Rome with practical skill development in archaeological theory and techniques. Fascinating modules - such as Greek and Roman art, Hellenistic imperial history, and ancient moral philosophy - immerse you in ancient history. You can also study Latin or Greek language from beginners', intermediate or advanced level.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
VV14
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
VV14
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

General Studies accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits

15 Level 3 credits should be History or history-related

Scottish Higher - AABBB

Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

Three subjects at Grade 5 or above at Higher Level.

Extended Project

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, we will vary our offer to recognise this. Your project can be in any topic

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H3, H3

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2

English language requirements

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

Historical entry grades data BETA

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