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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VQ53

Philosophy and English Literature

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Philosophy and English Literature at Anglia Ruskin University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore the big questions that have puzzled humans for centuries, alongside works of English literature that offer unique perspectives on them. Learn to make your point of view stand out with substance and style. Consider questions such as ‘Who are we?’, ‘What can we know?’, and ‘What should we do to lead worthwhile lives?’ and discover how great minds have tried to answer them. You’ll also explore how works of English literature have offered up fresh ideas and perspectives on these issues, shaped by their historical and cultural context. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Epistemology and the Limits of Knowledge
Metaphysics and Personal Identity
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
English Literary Traditions and Contexts
Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
The Novel: Form
Development and Society
Philosophy of Language and Meaning
Contemporary Literature and Philosophical Ideas
UCAS Code:VQ53
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£20,000£26,500
5 years£21,000£26,000£33,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 26% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Philosophy and English Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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