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Bachelor of English Literature and History

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and History taught in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in English Literature and History to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Talking Texts
Gothic Stories: Nineteenth Century to the Present. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Marketing
Media
Journalism
Communications
Postgraduate study

Curriculum

Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Introduction to Literary Studies
Talking Texts
Gothic Stories: Nineteenth Century to the Present
The Making of Contemporary Europe. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6
A levels from A*A*A* to A*AA
IB from 39 points with 666 at HL to 36 points with 665 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£31,100 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£41,927 GBP

Program details

Campus	Central Area
Faculty or school	School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
Department	Humanities and Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.