Combined Honours BA Honours
UCAS Code: Y001 (3 or 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

AAB. Specific subjects and grades may be required depending on the combination to be studied.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAABB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted and at least one Advanced Higher is preferred.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 35 points including at least two subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above and one subject at Higher Level grade 5 or above.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level. Specific subjects and grades may be required depending upon the combination of subjects to be studied.

+ Access Qualifications

Units which include essay-writing are desirable. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. Specific subjects and grades may be required depending on the combination to be studied.

+ PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB. Specific subjects and grades may be required depending on the combination to be studied.

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)

Overall DDM.

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.

+ International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

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