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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QV35

English and Philosophy

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English and Philosophy at Queen's University Belfast is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. English Studies at Queen's brings together a variety of specialist approaches under a single subject heading. Our literature modules encourage students to look at a writer's works in the context of the historical period, the cultural background, and the literary genres to which these works belong. They also introduce students to critical theories such as feminism, structuralism and post-structuralism, which are now a significant part of literary studies. International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £4,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Early English Literature
Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama
Literary Theory and Criticism
English Language History and Structure
Nineteenth Century Novel
Philosophy of Mind
Epistemology and Metaphysics
Contemporary Literary Analysis
UCAS Code:QV35
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Including grade B in English Literature, English Language, or English Language & Literature. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

International Baccalaureate

33 points

Successful completion of IBD with 33 points overall including 6 (English),5,5 at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£62,400

Home Student Fee

£4,750

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 — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,500£23,500£25,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

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

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
56%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
91%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers English and Philosophy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#174QS World
#26UK Ranking
25,080+Students
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