BA (Hons) English and History at University of Lincoln

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) English and History degree at University of Lincoln combines two closely connected subjects to help you understand both the literature people created and the historical contexts that influenced it. You'll study novels, poetry, drama, political movements, social change, and global history while developing highly valued skills in research, communication, critical thinking, and analysis.

Faculty: English and Creative Writing | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course helps you understand how literature and history work together to explain human experience, social change, identity, politics, and culture. Core modules include Humanities in a Digital World, Texts in Time: Medieval to Romantic, Texts in Time: Victorian to Contemporary, The Historian’s Craft.

Career pathways

Graduates develop adaptable skills that open doors across a wide range of careers and industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English and Maths . Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered. We will also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/undergraduatestudy/howtoapply/

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