BA (Hons) English/History

Course overview

A wide-ranging and adventurous degree with two of the UK's finest academic departments, Combine the expertise of two of the UK’s finest departments.

Key highlights

Joint study taught across the English and History departments

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA — to include including English Literature and History (English Language and Literature is also acceptable
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 39 credits at Distinction, including at least 6 credits in Literature-related units and 6 credits in History-related units, and 6 credits at Merit or higher
BTEC: DDD — to include with additional A Levels or equivalent qualifications in English Literature and History at grade A
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 85% overall, with 85% in English Literature and 85% in History
International Baccalaureate: 36 — to include including 6 in English Literature (or English Language and Literature) and History at Higher Level
T-level — We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless additional A Levels (or equivalent qualifications) in English Literature and History have been taken
Scottish Advanced Highers: AB — to include in English Literature and History plus
Scottish Highers — Advanced Highers - AB in English Literature and History plus Scottish Highers - AB We may also be able to consider thr

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

Secondary school teacher
Archivist
Museum curator
Journalist
Editorial assistant
Heritage officer

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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