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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QV31

English Literature and History

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Literature and History at Newcastle University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This Joint Honours degree gives you the chance to explore society through historical evidence and its literary works. Your module choices span centuries and continents, giving you the chance to study history and literature from around the world, and from the Dark Ages right through to the contemporary era. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Medieval Literature and Society
British History 1066-1603
Critical Theory and Textual Analysis
Early Modern Europe
Victorian Literature and Culture
Research Methods in Humanities
American Literature and History
Twentieth Century Global Conflicts
UCAS Code:QV31
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Including History and either English Literature or English Language and Literature. We also welcome applicants with either History or English A-levels, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

Including History and either English Literature or English Language and Literature at Higher Level, grade 5. We also welcome applicants with either History or English at higher Level, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£73,500

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£20,000£23,500£27,000
5 years£25,500£30,000£36,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
15%Work & Study
40%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
65%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers English Literature and History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
258+Courses
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