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BA English Literature and History at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

You'll explore the people, events and movements that have influenced societies across the British Isles, Europe (East and West), Africa, Asia and the Americas. You'll investigate topics ranging from political, social and gender history to emerging fields such as digital and environmental history. UCAS code VQ13.

Faculty: School of English, Communication and Philosophy  |  Department: School of English, Communication and Philosophy  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a 3-year, full-time degree. You'll study 120 credits each year, split equally between English literature and history.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A level AAB-BBB. International Baccalaureate 34-31 overall or 665-555 in 3 HL subjects. English language (IELTS academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Home-status year-one tuition fee; may rise if the government fee cap changes Source

International applicants: GBP 25,450 a year (2027/28). Overseas-status year-one tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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