Politics and History BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, taught full-time over 3 years. 79% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.
A-Level Entry
AAB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
79.37%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
This degree allows you to combine your interests in history and politics, dividing your time equally between the two. Choose from a wide range of topics including British, European, American and world history, and international politics and political thought.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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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, Politics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ