
English/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons)
Combining English and Philosophy offers you one of the most wide-ranging and stimulating degrees.
Encompassing almost every aspect of human thought and culture, this course will expose you to an array of ideas and ways of thinking about the world. Staff in both departments at York are world-renowned for their research, which covers every period, every major literary and philosophical genre, and all areas of the world.
You can discover more about the Department of English and Related Literature’s exciting degree programmes by watching our video. Every day is a new intell...
Combining English and Philosophy offers you one of the most wide-ranging and stimulating degrees.<br/><br/>Encompassing almost every aspect of human thought and culture, this course will expose you to an array of ideas and ways of thinking about the world. Staff in both departments at York are world-renowned for their research, which covers every period, every major literary and philosophical genre, and all areas of the world.<br/>You can discover more about the Department of English and Related Literature’s exciting degree programmes by watching our video. Every day is a new intellectual adventure – find out what it’s like to study Philosophy at York.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
QV35
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
With 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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 (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
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 (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Extended Project
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 level
A,A,B
Essential Subjects: English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent) at grade A is essential.
T Level
We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
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.
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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 | £26,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |