English and Philosophy BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English and Philosophy BA (Hons)
This course gives you the opportunity to study two distinct disciplines:
- philosophy, which questions everyday assumptions and enquires into the foundations of other forms of knowledge;
• English literature, in which the study of literary texts offers a means of exploring the complexities of both the past and the present.
You will learn the fundamental principles of logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and political philosophy, and study English literature in its full extent and diversity from the medieval period to the present da...
This course gives you the opportunity to study two distinct disciplines:<br/><br/><br/>- philosophy, which questions everyday assumptions and enquires into the foundations of other forms of knowledge; <br/><br/><br/>• English literature, in which the study of literary texts offers a means of exploring the complexities of both the past and the present.<br/><br/><br/><br/>You will learn the fundamental principles of logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and political philosophy, and study English literature in its full extent and diversity from the medieval period to the present day, including work on individual authors, topics, and genres. You will also be able to explore your own interests by choosing from a range of stimulating optional and research-led subjects.<br/><br/>The curriculum is designed to enable you to benefit from the research expertise of members of staff from both disciplines.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
QV35
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B
Standard Higher: AAAAB
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or History (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
36
Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level. Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must also meet these GCSE profile requirements: standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). For more information: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
Advanced Higher: AA
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
Standard offer: AAA Contextual offer: ABB Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £28,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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