Combined History

Description

If you are independently minded and enjoy studying and mastering more than one subject, you will find Combined Honours at Newcastle has plenty to offer.

You have unrivalled flexibility to choose topics from our Single Honours degrees, creating a unique pathway spanning two or three subjects of your choice.

Explore new interests or developing your existing expertise with this intellectually demanding interdisciplinary degree programme.

Study complementary subjects or choose unusual subject combinations to reflect your individual interests and career aspirations.

• More than 20 subjects to choose from
• Try new subjects without prior experience
• Language learning from beginners' and advanced level

Quality and ranking

Combined Honours at Newcastle achieved an impressive 92 per cent overall student satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2013, ranking us 3rd in the UK.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12075 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Subjects currently available

You can choose to combine two or three subjects at Stage 1 and must continue with at least two of them throughout the remainder of the degree:

Archaeology

Spans prehistoric, Roman and early medieval archaeology, with the opportunity to undertake practical fieldwork.

Business

Covers modules in accounting, economics, marketing and management delivered by Newcastle University Business School. Grade B in Mathematics and English at GCSE (or equivalent) normally required.

Chinese

Concentrates on the practical study of modern standard Chinese (Mandarin), including study at a university in China between either Stages 1 and 2 or Stages 2 and 3 depending on your entry level. The emphasis is on communication skills and no prior knowledge of Chinese is assumed.

Classics

Covers modules in ancient history, classical world culture, Greek and Latin delivered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. No prior knowledge is required and all sources of Greek and Latin are studied in translation.

Education

Studying education you will critically engage with important questions such as: what is meant by ‘education’ and what is its purpose? What role is played by socio-cultural factors? What might the future of teaching and learning look like?

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

This is available in Stage 1 only, to help support students whose first language is not English.

English Linguistic Studies

Provides an introduction to language study with particular reference to the structure and history of the English language.

English Literature

Offers a choice across a wide range of periods, genres and authors from post-Renaissance English literature. Grade A in English Literature at A level (or equivalent) normally required.

Film Studies

Offers an introduction to a wide variety of international film involving some consideration of the history and theory of the medium. No practical film-making is involved in this course.

French

Involves the practical study of the French language plus a selection of modules from one or more of the following areas: French literature; modern history; film and linguistics. Available at two levels – Level A for beginners (no previous experience required) or Level B for those with grade B in A level French (or equivalent).

Geography

Provides a broad training in human and physical geography. Grade B in Geography at A level and grade B in Mathematics at GCSE (or equivalent) normally required.

German

Combines all forms of language work with the study of literature from 1770 to the present day, in addition to options in: medieval and modern literature; politics; history; and film. Available at two levels – Level A for beginners (no previous experience required) or Level B for those with grade B in A level German (or equivalent).

History

Covers a wide range of options in British, European, Russian, Japanese and American history, ranging from the early medieval period to the present day. A Level History (or equivalent) is normally required.

History of Art

Covers painting and sculpture from the Renaissance to the twentieth century and the study of art-historical theory. An A level in one of the following is desirable: Art, Art History, History, English or a language.

Japanese

Concentrates on the practical study of Japanese language, including study at a university in Japan between Stages 2 and 3 (or between Stages 1 and 2 for those with previous study). The emphasis is on communication skills and no prior knowledge of Japanese is required.

Mathematics and Statistics

Spans a wide range of modules including mathematical modelling; logic; statistics; and combinatorial geometry. A good grade in A level Mathematics (or equivalent) is required.

Media and Communication

A rich and diverse area exploring mass media, communication theory and practice, and culture. You study how information is created, managed, promoted, circulated and consumed across contemporary society in a range of cultural industries.

Music

Covers a wide range of modules including the history of music; compositional techniques; analysis; acoustics, and electro-acoustic music. A level Music (or equivalent) preferred. Students are also strongly advised to gain competence in music theory to at least Associated Board Grade V level before starting Music within Combined Honours.

Philosophical Studies

Provides a choice of modules in knowledge and cosmology, and cultural manifestations of rationality, designed to bridge the gap between the sciences and humanities.

Politics

Offers a wide range of options spanning the major regions of the world, covering all forms of government and analysing fundamental political ideas.

Portuguese

Combines all forms of language work with the study of literature and/or history of Portuguese-speaking countries (including Brazil). No prior knowledge of Portuguese is assumed. Available as a minor subject only.

Psychology

Covers options in general and experimental psychology. Grade A or B in a science (which may include Psychology) A level (or equivalent) is required. Grade B Mathematics at GCSE (or equivalent) is also required. Not available as a major subject.

Sociology

Covers a range of aspects of sociology, anthropology, social policy and social welfare. No previous study in the subject is required.

Spanish and Latin American Studies

Combines all forms of language work with the study of film, literature and history of Spanish-speaking countries, including South America. Available at two levels – Level A for beginners (no previous experience required) or Level B for those with grade B in A level Spanish (or equivalent).

Please note: Most students are able to follow their first choice of subjects. However, subject choice may be limited by timetabling, staff availability or student numbers.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

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Requirements

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.

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

Overall DDD.

- Cambridge Pre-U

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

- 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.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.