English and History with a Year Abroad - BA (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
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Interpret texts with skill and a critical eye while exploring diverse societies and cultural changes throughout history. Surrounded by outstanding museums and resources, you’ll expand your knowledge as you explore different histories and perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. At the same time, you’ll unravel cultural history and the historical approach to literature, social justice, mixed media and more. Our English and History graduates go on to work in a variety of ...Read more

Interpret texts with skill and a critical eye while exploring diverse societies and cultural changes throughout history. Surrounded by outstanding museums and resources, you’ll expand your knowledge as you explore different histories and perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. At the same time, you’ll unravel cultural history and the historical approach to literature, social justice, mixed media and more. Our English and History graduates go on to work in a variety of roles in many different sectors, including teaching, publishing, media and communications, and arts and heritage. Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our English and History BA with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).

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Lauren
04 Aug 25

It's a great campus and location, and its position as a Russell Group and a London university means that there is easy access to..Read more

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07 Mar 25

Best: - I love living on campus and seeing all the people I am fiends with every day. It feels a bit like a cartoon where the character says hello to everyone every morning. I..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Lauren
04 Aug 25
History - BA (Hons)
It's a great campus and location, and its position as a Russell Group and a London university means that there is easy access to...
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SR
Student Reviewer
07 Mar 25
History - BA (Hons)
Best: - I love living on campus and seeing all the people I am fiends with every day. It feels a bit like a cartoon where the character says hello to everyone every morning. I...
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Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road London Bethnal Green E1 4NS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Mile End  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse  0.4 miles away
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