BA (Hons) English Literature and History at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our interdisciplinary Literature and History degree allows you to combine your favourite parts of both subjects. Our English Literature and History BA Honours degree brings together cutting-edge research in two disciplines. Study the latest, most advanced thinking, whether that relates to the early medieval period or the very recent past.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of English Literature Language and Linguistics, School of History Classics and Archaeology | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This year is all about expanding your skills and knowledge, while supporting you in making the transition to university study. Your two compulsory modules will provide you with the core skills of analysis and interpretation for the study of literature and history. Compulsory modules include: Evidence and Argument, Doing Criticism, Research Project in English Literature and History.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: researching and analysing; reasoning and summarising; thinking critically and creatively; writing and speaking persuasively and lucidly; working independently and collaboratively; working to tight and multiple deadlines; journalism; media; publishing; PR and marketing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB, including History and either English Literature or English Language and Literature. We also welcome applicants with either History or English A-levels, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis. IB: 34 points including History and either English Literature or English Language and Literature at Higher Level, grade 5. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including History and either English Literature or English Language and Literature and completion of a national high school diploma. We also welcome applicants with either History or English at higher Level, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Scottish Highers: AAABB at Higher Grade including English and History. Advanced Higher English is preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. We also welcome applicants with either History or English at Higher Grade, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent including 6.0 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/qv31/#how-to-apply

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