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Bachelor of History and English Literature

Reading, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in History / English Literature at Aberystwyth University (English and Creative Writing), studied full-time on campus in Aberystwyth over 3 years.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key principles of History and English Literature. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
assess evidence
and communicate project or study findings.

Career outcomes

broadcasting
journalism
archivist
advertising
publishing
education
the Civil Service
business
finance
new media

Curriculum

3-year full-time programme built mainly from 20-credit modules. Core and compulsory modules include Ancestral Voices
Critical Practice
Introduction to History
Literary Theory: Debates and Dialogues
Making History.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical A level offer BBB
Including History or a humanities-based essay subject
International Baccalaureate 30 points overall including 5 in History or a humanities-based essay subject at higher level
BTEC and other international qualifications are accepted by country
Applicants without UK-equivalent qualifications may enter through a foundation year.

Accepted academic background

A levels, IB, BTEC or equivalent international secondary qualification, Applicants without UK-equivalent qualifications may need the International Foundation Programme

Language tests

IELTS 7.0 overall (no element below 6.0)

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£26,850 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Whiteknights campus, Reading
Faculty or school	_
Department	Department of History
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	University of Reading offers competitive international undergraduate scholarships, Including subject-restricted schemes. Eligibility depends on the student’s course, Nationality and academic merit, Not all programmes qualify.

Intakes and deadlines

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

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.