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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QV31

English and History

Ulster University
Coleraine, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£17,490Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English and History at Ulster University. Based in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study English and History at Ulster University in the United Kingdom. Built around a core of significant authors writing in English from Elizabethan times to the end of the Twentieth Century, from Shakespeare to Seamus Heaney, this programme also provides the opportunity for you to follow your own interests through a wide range of optional modules. Two thirds of the course is made up these: you can, for example, follow strands on creative and professional writing, women’s writing and gender studies, and American literature; or select from modules on historical fiction, contemporary fiction,... International tuition fees are £17,490 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a 84% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

English Literature: From Shakespeare to the Romantic Era
Medieval and Early Modern History
Victorian Literature and Culture
Modern British History
American Literature and Transcendentalism
Creative Writing and Professional Practice
Nineteenth-Century European History
Dissertation in English Literature and History
UCAS Code:QV31
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade in the above grade profiles by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University. Preference may be given to applicants holding Grade C in English Literature and/or History at A2.

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Including 12 at HL

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,490

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,470

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Ulster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,500£24,000£27,500

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-01 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

60%Working
11%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
58%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-01 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
62%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Ulster University

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