History and Archaeology
Newcastle UniversityHistory and Archaeology BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, taught full-time over 3 years. 84% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB.
A-Level Entry
ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
84.48%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
This degree combines the study of both historical documents and archaeological remains to understand how past communities lived. We focus principally on the period of 400 CE to the present day, with optional modules spanning centuries and continents. You'll gain hands-on experience through a minimum of four weeks' excavation fieldwork in your first two years, plus artefact handling at the University-led Great North Museum.
Entry Requirements
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- History, Archaeology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ