English Literature and History Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Literature and History Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
A combined English and History course offers one of the most wide-ranging and adventurous of university degrees, tackling key aspects of human culture.
Our pioneering curriculum offers an international outlook. Our modules span the globe, encompassing over two millennia of history and literature. You can discover more about the Department of English and Related Literature’s exciting degree programmes by watching our video. Incredible chronological breadth and thematic scope – find out what it’s like to study History at York.
A combined English and History course offers one of the most wide-ranging and adventurous of university degrees, tackling key aspects of human culture.
Our pioneering curriculum offers an international outlook. Our modules span the globe, encompassing over two millennia of history and literature. You can discover more about the Department of English and Related Literature’s exciting degree programmes by watching our video. Incredible chronological breadth and thematic scope – find out what it’s like to study History at York.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B65-F10
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Essential Subjects: A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature and A level in History or Classical Civilisation at grade A are essential.
T Level
We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature, and History have been taken.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 39.0, offer-merit: 6.0
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 39 credits at Distinction including at least 6 in English Literature-related units and 6 in History-related units and 6 at Merit or higher.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Extended Project
If you achieve an A or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With 6,6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature and History.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature and A level in History or Classical Civilisation at grade A are essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature and A Level in History or Classical Civilisation at grade A are essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Plus AA in two A Levels. A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature plus History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent) at grade A are essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Plus AA in two A Levels. A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature plus History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent) at grade A are essential.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus AA in two A Levels. A Levels in English Literature or English Language plus Literature and History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent) at grade A are essential.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus AA in two A Levels. A Levels in English Literature or English Language and Literature plus History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent) at grade A are essential.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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