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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QL32

English/Politics (Equal)

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English/Politics (Equal) at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. An English and Politics degree will enhance your understanding of the world around you in a thought-provoking, innovative way. Studying English asks you to embrace new ways of thinking about the world and new possibilities of expression. Studying Politics invites you to engage with a vast spectrum of political issues and problems. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

British Literature and Cultural Analysis
Political Theory and Ideologies
Texts
Power and Social Change
Modern British Politics
Rhetoric and Persuasion
Global Political Systems
Contemporary Literary Criticism
Political Philosophy and Ethics
UCAS Code:QL32
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Essential Subjects: English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent) at grade A is essential.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

With 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,700

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 — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,500£28,000
3 years£20,000£24,500£29,000
5 years£25,000£30,500£38,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£24,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH19-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%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
85%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
50%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
62%
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 York

University of York offers English/Politics (Equal) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
22,345+Students
213+Courses
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