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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QV3C

English Literature and History

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Literature and History at University of Birmingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore diverse narratives and literary genres alongside society, culture and history. Hone your critical thinking and analytical skills as you study the modules that interest you most. Why study this course? - Develop your love of literature - our academic staff will support you to share in their passion for literary writing of all kinds, from Shakespearean drama to Romantic poetry to postcolonial fiction. 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Medieval Literature and Society
Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
Romantic Poetry and Culture
The Novel: Nineteenth Century to Contemporary
British History: Medieval to Early Modern
Modern History and Global Perspectives
Literary Theory and Critical Analysis
Dissertatio or Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:QV3C
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

A Level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate an interest in and an aptitude for the study of history and politics. Acceptable subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Law, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology. If you are not studying one or more of the above then please contact us to discuss your application. If you are not taking A level History then we will require GCSE History grade 7 and at least one humanities subject at A level or equivalent. For English Literature, A level English Literature or English Language and Literature.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Language and Literature

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Module title Credits Topics in History 20 A minimum of 40 credits and a maximum of 80 credits must be taken in each discipline (subject to a total number of 120 credits in each year). English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27 More about tuiti

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£31,500
3 years£22,000£26,000£33,500
5 years£26,500£34,000£42,500

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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 26% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-01 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

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
84%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Birmingham

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