University of Lincoln

BA (Hons) English and History

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

The BA (Hons) English and History course lets students combine their passion for history with their love of English literature. At Lincoln you'll join others who want to explore these subjects together. The English and History programme covers a range of topics from the medieval period to the 21st century.

Studying these closely related fields alongside one another allows students to encounter a lively and varied collection of literary texts while exploring key questions about the past. As a joint-honours student, you will emerge with a keen ability to better understand and interpret the world around you. Students are able to study a broad range of writers, taking a global approach to the study of literature.

They can choose to study periods ranging from the Roman to the modern day, with particular emphasis on contemporary global histories. Beyond subject expertise, the varied English and History curriculum will develop your skills in research and data analysis; critical thinking; digital software use; project management; publishing, writing and editing; media and communication; information literacy and organisational management; teaching and learning; and leadership, governance, and public service.

Key highlights

  • Joint-honours study of English literature and history together
  • Topics span the medieval period to the 21st century
  • Global approach to literature across a broad range of writers
  • History periods from Roman times to the modern day
  • Particular emphasis on contemporary global histories
  • Develops research, data analysis, editing, publishing and digital skills

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • International Baccalaureate: 29 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English
  • A-level: BCC-BBC — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Secondary school teacher
  • Editor
  • Archivist
  • Heritage officer
  • Journalist
  • Civil service administrator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,900 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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