Entrance Requirements For: QV31

A Levels

AAA-AAB including English Literature or English Language and Literature at grade A and History at grade A or B, excluding General Studies. 

Scottish Qualifications

AAAAB at Higher Grade including English at grade A and History at grade A or B. Advanced Higher English at grade A is preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate

35-36 points with English A1 at Higher level, grade 6, and History A1 at Higher Level, grade 5 or 6.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H1H1H1H2H3 at Higher Level, with minimum Grade H1 in English and History.

Access Qualifications

30 level 3 credits at Distinction, to include at least 15 Level 3 credits in English Literature at Distinction, 15 level 3 credits in History at Distinction, and 15 level 3 credits at Merit.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,D3-D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including English at grade D3 and History.

PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB including English Literature or English Language and Literature, and History. Excluding General Studies.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

PARTNERS - Scots Quals

BBBBB at Higher Grade including English and History. Advanced Higher English (grade B) is preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

Extended Project Qualification

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary our offer to recognise this.