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Ancient History and Archaeology

Course details
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site (Newcastle)

Course summary

Our Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Honours) degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeology (CIfA) and University Archaeology UK (UAUK).

Immerse yourself in ancient history and archaeology on our joint honours degree. With the opportunity to learn Latin and Ancient Greek from beginners' or intermediate level, and gain the skills you’ll need for your future career.

Explore the global ancient world, including the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome, and piece together their history using diverse types of evidence. From analysing ancient texts to studying material remains, you’ll explore areas such as architecture, sculpture, pottery and coins ensuring you develop a broad range of knowledge.

Our classroom extends beyond the University, to the region's diverse heritage, based in an area of world class archaeology on the edge of the Roman Empire. From Hadrian's Wall to Bamburgh Castle on the Northumbrian coast, there's a rich past to discover on our doorstep.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

General Studies accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AABBB

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

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

15 Level 3 credits should be History or history-related

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

A minimum of 32 points with three subjects at Grade 5 or above at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma.

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

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H2H2H3H3

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3M2M2

T Level

This course accepts T Levels on a case by case basis.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Newcastle University Undergraduate tuition fees will be confirmed in July 2026.

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