University of Portsmouth

English and History BA (Hons)

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

On this English and History degree, you’ll explore how stories, ideas, and historical events shape our world. You will examine class, race, gender, power, and culture while developing the critical skills to navigate today’s challenges. Foundation year option available

Key highlights

  • Explore how stories, ideas and historical events shape our world
  • Examine class, race, gender, power and culture across literature and history
  • Develop critical skills to navigate today's challenges
  • Optional sandwich year with a work placement

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB-BCC — Typical offers A levels - BBB-BCC UCAS points - 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Typical offers A levels - BBB-BCC UCAS points - 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — ( calculate your UCAS points ) BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept…

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Secondary school teacher
  • Archivist
  • Museum or heritage officer
  • Journalist
  • Editorial assistant
  • Researcher

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

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