English and History BA (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Portsmouth Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Portsmouth Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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With expert-led teaching, archival research, and hands-on analysis, this BA (Hons) English and History degree equips you with the critical tools to question, interpret, and engage with the world around you.Explore the ideas and events that have shaped societies across time. Investigate power, identity, and conflict through the lens of history and the written word.Examine how narratives shape our understanding of the past and present-and how you can challenge them to build a better future.4 ...Read more

With expert-led teaching, archival research, and hands-on analysis, this BA (Hons) English and History degree equips you with the critical tools to question, interpret, and engage with the world around you.

Explore the ideas and events that have shaped societies across time. Investigate power, identity, and conflict through the lens of history and the written word.

Examine how narratives shape our understanding of the past and present-and how you can challenge them to build a better future.

4 years sandwich with work placement

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WUSCA ranking:
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84/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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48th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
What students say
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Emilie
22 Feb 25

I like Portsmouth as a city, it's not too big and it's right next to the sea, so for someone who loves the beach, it's a great option. However, the university isn't on a campus,..Read more

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20 Feb 25

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

£17,200 per year

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Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

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Applied Languages (Chinese, French, German, Spanish, English as a Foreign Language) - BA (Hons)
I like Portsmouth as a city, it's not too big and it's right next to the sea, so for someone who loves the beach, it's a great option. However, the university isn't on a campus,...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is located in the centre of the UK’s only island city....

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University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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