Government and European Union Studies BA Honours
UCAS Code: L241 (4 Years)

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered. 

+ A Levels

AAA-ABB including General Studies. GCSE grade B or above required in a modern foreign language. If a candidate wishes to study French, German or Spanish at post-A level standard, minimum grade B in the relevant A level language is required.

A level subject combinations are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

At least one A level from a social science or humanities subject such as History, Government and Politics, Geography, English or Philosophy is preferred but not required.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAAAA-AABBB at Higher Grade, preferably including a modern foreign language. A modern foreign language is required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 34-37 points with a Modern Language at grade 5 or above/or other evidence of foreign language ability.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1AB-A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level. Grade A required in a modern foreign language at Ordinary Level if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Access Qualifications

Units in at least one of: British Politics, Geography, Historical Studies, Sociology and Philosophy. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction, including one of the subjects listed above, and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. In addition, a unit in a Modern Foreign Language is required with Distinction if evidence of modern foreign language ability is not demonstrated by previous qualification.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, D3 - D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE grade B or above required in a modern foreign language. If a candidate wishes to study French, German or Spanish at post-Cambridge pre-U standard, grade M2 in the relevant Principal subject is required. At least one principal subject from social sciences or humanities such as History, Government and Politics, Geography, English or Philosophy is preferred but not required. Combinations are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

+ PARTNERS - A Levels

BBC including General Studies. GCSE grade B required in a modern foreign language. If a candidate wishes to study French, German or Spanish at post-A level standard, grade B or above in the relevant A level language is required.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

+ PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

+ English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

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