English Literature and Politics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Literature and Politics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
An English and Politics degree will enhance your understanding of the world around you in a thought-provoking, innovative way.
Studying English asks you to embrace new ways of thinking about the world and new possibilities of expression. Studying Politics invites you to engage with a vast spectrum of political issues and problems. Studying the two subjects together asks how literature and politics work to shape the world. You will graduate with skills highly prized by employers across a wide range of industries. You can discover more about the Department of English and Rela...
An English and Politics degree will enhance your understanding of the world around you in a thought-provoking, innovative way.
Studying English asks you to embrace new ways of thinking about the world and new possibilities of expression. Studying Politics invites you to engage with a vast spectrum of political issues and problems. Studying the two subjects together asks how literature and politics work to shape the world. You will graduate with skills highly prized by employers across a wide range of industries. You can discover more about the Department of English and Related Literature’s exciting degree programmes by watching our video. At the heart of current thinking, research, and debate – learn what it's like to study Politics at York.
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
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B65-F12
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Essential Subjects: A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature at grade A is essential.
T Level
We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature has 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: 36.0, offer-merit: 9.0
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction including at least 9 in English Literature-related units and 9 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 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
B
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 at grade A is 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 at grade A is essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Plus grade A in A Level English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent).
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Plus AA in two A Levels. A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus grade A in A Level English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus AA in two A Levels. A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £27,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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