Politics and History BA Honours
UCAS Code: VL12 (3 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-AAB usually including History (AS level History required if not offered at A level). General Studies accepted.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAAAA-AAABB at Higher Grade including History. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 35 points preferably with Grade 6 or above in History at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1AB-A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level including History.

+ Access Qualifications

Units in at least one of: British Politics, Geography, Sociology and Philosophy. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction, including one of the subjects listed above, and in addition 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. In addition, a Distinction in Historical Studies is required.

+ 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,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects usually including History.

+ PARTNERS - A Levels

ABB usually including History at grade B or higher (AS level History required if not offered at A level). General Studies accepted.

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 7.0 or equivalent.

Find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

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