English Literature and History BA (Hons)
York St John University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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York St John University

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3 Years

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Studying English Literature and History together means you will build your expertise in analysing the written word in all of its forms, from primary historical documents to experimental literary texts. On our Literature modules we emphasise the importance of considering texts alongside the social, cultural and historical issues of the time. Equally, the literature of a given era can be a useful historical source in understanding that time.Throughout the course you will study the history and the ...Read more

Studying English Literature and History together means you will build your expertise in analysing the written word in all of its forms, from primary historical documents to experimental literary texts. On our Literature modules we emphasise the importance of considering texts alongside the social, cultural and historical issues of the time. Equally, the literature of a given era can be a useful historical source in understanding that time.Throughout the course you will study the history and the literature of a broad range of time periods and geographical locations. On both sides of the course we offer a lot of flexibility, with many different modules to choose from. This allows you to study the topics and themes that interest you most. In Literature we will take you beyond the traditional canon of classic works and introduce you to voices you may not have heard from before. This may includeNative American writing, African American writing, prison narratives, radical poetry and LGBTQIA+ rights literature. In your History modules you can study time periods from Ancient Rome to the 21st century.Both teams are made up of active researchers across a range of specialisms, and there will be opportunities to engage with some of the current research taking place to explore new directions in their fields.You can also take part in work based learning on a dedicated employability module. This could mean exploring archives or helping to curate exhibitions through our partnerships in the city. You will also have the opportunity to take part in workshops, writing sessions and readings with prominent literary figures through the York Literature Festival.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
10/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
101st
History
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK History graduate salary
£18,000
Literature in English
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Literature in English graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Literature in English graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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05 Dec 24

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Isabelle
05 Nov 24

students union is overpriced and not that great. good level of support from academic tutors but not all module..Read more

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104 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Literature in English

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
58%
English Language
49%
History
23%
Psychology
23%
Sociology
14%
HESA
History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
54%
History
43%
English Literature
22%
Sociology
21%
English Language
15%
HESA

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,000 per year

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£14000 Per year

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Kailey
05 Dec 24
English Literature BA (Hons)
It’s so inclusive and positive space. The su could be bigger for events...
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Isabelle
05 Nov 24
English Literature and History BA (Hons)
students union is overpriced and not that great. good level of support from academic tutors but not all module...
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York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk York YO31 7EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  0.4 miles away

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