BA (Hons) English/Philosophy

Course overview

Human experience, through the written word: one of the most wide-ranging and stimulating degrees, On this degree, every day is a new intellectual adventure.

Key highlights

Explores human experience through literature and philosophical thought
Combines study across English Literature and Philosophy departments
Optional placement year available alongside three-year degree

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — to include including an A in English Literature (English Language and Literature is also acceptable
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction, including at least 9 credits in Literature-related units, and 9 credits at Merit or higher
BTEC: DDD — to include with an additional A Level or equivalent qualification in English Literature at grade A
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, with 85% in English Literature
International Baccalaureate: 35 — to include including 6 in English Literature at Higher Level (Higher Level English Language and Literature is also acceptable
T-level — We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in English Literature has been taken
Scottish Highers: BBBB — Advanced Highers - B in English Literature Scottish Highers; We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applica

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Writer
Editor
Journalist
Teacher
Publishing assistant
Policy researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £26,900

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 York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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