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.<br/><br/>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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
QV31
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
D:39,M:6
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.
36
With 6,6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature and History.
DDD
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 History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent qualification) at grade A are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level English Literature and History equivalent.
DDD
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 History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent) at grade A are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level English Literature and History equivalent.
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
D3,D3,D3
Cambridge Pre-U English Literature and History at grade D3 are essential.
A
If you achieve an A or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
A,A,A
Essential Subjects: English Literature or English Language and Literature and History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent) at grade A are essential.
Not Accepted
A
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £25,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |