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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VQ55
Philosophy and English Literature [with Placement year]
Anglia Ruskin UniversityCambridge, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) Philosophy and English Literature [with Placement year] at Anglia Ruskin University. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-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 6.0 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 the Nature of Reality
Ethics and Political Philosophy
British Literature and Intellectual History
American Literature and Cultural Contexts
Literary Analysis and Critical Theory
Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness
Creative Writing and Philosophical Enquiry
UCAS Code:VQ55
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
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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