English Literature and History BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Literature and History BA (Hons)
Our English Literature and History BA Honours degree brings together cutting-edge research in two disciplines.
Study the latest, most advanced thinking, whether that relates to the early medieval period or the very recent past.
Choose topics that range from postcolonial theory to medieval theology. From Renaissance bodies to climate change protests.
Collaborate with distinguished researchers from History and English Literature, developing your skills in both subjects.
Plan your research around topics that fascinate you. Draw on what you’ve learnt ...
Our English Literature and History BA Honours degree brings together cutting-edge research in two disciplines.<br/><br/>Study the latest, most advanced thinking, whether that relates to the early medieval period or the very recent past.<br/><br/>Choose topics that range from postcolonial theory to medieval theology. From Renaissance bodies to climate change protests.<br/><br/>Collaborate with distinguished researchers from History and English Literature, developing your skills in both subjects.<br/><br/>Plan your research around topics that fascinate you. Draw on what you’ve learnt across your degree to create new ideas and insights of your own.<br/><br/>We develop graduates into informed, sophisticated thinkers, comfortable with complexity and nuance. Youll also gain subject-specific research skills and the ability to think between disciplines.<br/><br/>At the end of our degree, you’ll be a confident, knowledgeable, and independent learner.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
QV31
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
Including English and History. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. We also welcome applicants with either History or English at Higher Grade, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9
To include at least 9 level 3 credits in English Literature at Distinction and 9 level 3 credits in History at Distinction. We also welcome applicants with either History or English, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
Including History and either English Literature or English Language and Literature at Higher Level, grade 5. We also welcome applicants with either History or English at higher Level, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3
With minimum Grade H2 in English and History. We also welcome applicants with either History or English Higher Level, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M2
Including English and History. We also welcome applicants with either History or English Principal Subjects, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Extended Project
If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we may take this into account in our consideration of your application.
A level
A,A,B
Including History and either English Literature or English Language and Literature. We also welcome applicants with either History or English A-levels, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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