English and History Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English and History Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Everything has a story, and this course is perfect if you love finding new interpretations. Whether this is through literature, or discovering the secrets of the people, places and events in our past, it is these stories which help us understand the world and ourselves.
This course will combine your love of history with your passion for all things ‘English’. You’ll explore the history of language, and the language of history, through a wide range of disciplinary areas, allowing you to tailor your degree to what you enjoy most.
Along the way you’ll develop a variety...
Everything has a story, and this course is perfect if you love finding new interpretations. Whether this is through literature, or discovering the secrets of the people, places and events in our past, it is these stories which help us understand the world and ourselves.
This course will combine your love of history with your passion for all things ‘English’. You’ll explore the history of language, and the language of history, through a wide range of disciplinary areas, allowing you to tailor your degree to what you enjoy most.
Along the way you’ll develop a variety of transferable skills including research, debate and critical thinking, preparing you for life after graduation.
This course combines studying the history of Europe and beyond with English language, literature and drama from Old English to the present. You can choose from our wide range of optional modules, tailoring your degree to your interests. From Early Medieval England, to Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe, to Colonial India, you have the chance to explore a wide variety of historical figures, events, and themes, exploring the human experience from the perspectives of both history and English.
As a joint honours student, you will have the chance to see first-hand the way language and culture affects our understanding of the past, and the way an appreciation of historical context informs our knowledge of speech, writing, and performance.
"Dual honours allow for more freedom, not having to limit yourself to one subject, which was particularly helpful for someone like me who is notoriously indecisive. This meant I could explore both of my subjects’ interests equally. As the end of my first-year approaches, I definitely believe I not only made the right choice with my subjects but also by the end of the first semester I found both subjects much less complicated to manage, meaning instead of stressing out I could enjoy what I was learning." - Arwen Jenkins, BA English and History
### Course highlights
* Have the freedom to explore – following an introductory programme in year one, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones with a wide range of modules.
* Unleash your creativity in a [UNESCO City of Literature](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/art/nottingham-city-of-literature.html "Overview of City of Literature"), with opportunities both on campus and in the city.
* Boost your media skills with the Students' Union award-winning broadcast and print groups, [Impact Magazine, University Radio Nottingham and NSTV](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/art/getting-work-experience.html "Article on creative work experience opportunities"), and your publishing skills with the opportunity to apply for [The Letters Page](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/art/the-letters-page-overview.html "Letters Page homepage") project.
### Proven results
* We’re ranked 8th in the UK for English in the Complete University Guide 2026 and 16th in the UK for history in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026.
* The average starting salary for English undergraduates was £27,023 and for history undergraduates was £29,682 (both within 15 months of graduation, HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A00-F26
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
including grade A in one of of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking and Citizenship.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including English or one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology with grade A. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including English or one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology with grade A.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 36.0, offer-merit: 9.0
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 of which 36 credits must be at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit. 15 level 3 credits must be from English modules with 9 of these English credits at Distinction.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4)
Scottish Advanced Higher
including English or one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology Accepted with Scottish Highers AAABB including English or one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English or one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with a minimum of 6 points in English Higher level. OR 666 in 3 Higher Level certificates including English Accepted subjects instead of English are the following: any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
plus grades AA at A level including grades A in English or one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English or one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English or one of English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology alongside. D in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ Extended Certificate + AA including A Level English or accepted alternative.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |


































































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