English/Politics (Equal) BA (Hons)
University of York
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OCT-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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Course info

An English and Politics degree will enhance your understanding of the world around you in a thought-provoking, innovative way.Studying English asks you to embrace new ways of thinking about the world and new possibilities of expression. Studying Politics invites you to engage with a vast spectrum of political issues and problems. Studying the two subjects together asks how literature and politics work to shape the world. You will graduate with skills highly prized by employers across a wide ...Read more

An English and Politics degree will enhance your understanding of the world around you in a thought-provoking, innovative way.Studying English asks you to embrace new ways of thinking about the world and new possibilities of expression. Studying Politics invites you to engage with a vast spectrum of political issues and problems. Studying the two subjects together asks how literature and politics work to shape the world. You will graduate with skills highly prized by employers across a wide range of industries. You can discover more about the Department of English and Related Literature’s exciting degree programmes by watching our video. At the heart of current thinking, research, and debate – learn what it's like to study Politics at York.

Key stats

Politics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
49/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
English Studies (Non-Specific)
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
Politics
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
86%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Maya
06 Nov 23

The bat aspect of the university is the opportunities available. I have joined societies that I are new to me such as the student newspaper and college sports. From these..Read more

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Natasha
30 Oct 23

Friendly students/lovely campus and city! Student support could be improved with more open staff and more financial support...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Essential Subjects:English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent) at grade A is essential.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction including at least 9 in English Literature-related units and 9 at Merit or higher.

Cambridge Pre-U English Literature at grade D3 is essential.

If you achieve an A or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

With 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature.

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level English Literature equivalent.

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level English Literature equivalent.

We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

Popular A-level subjects

Politics

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

History
60%
Government & Politics
52%
English Literature
34%
Mathematics
30%
Economics
27%
HESA
English Studies (Non-Specific)

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

English Literature
92%
History
54%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
Psychology
13%
Biology
12%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 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

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 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 Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 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 Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 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 Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,800 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 EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,800 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 International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25800 Per year

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M
Maya
06 Nov 23
English/Politics (Equal) BA (Hons)
The bat aspect of the university is the opportunities available. I have joined societies that I are new to me such as the student newspaper and college sports. From these...
Read more
N
Natasha
30 Oct 23
English/Politics (Equal) BA (Hons)
Friendly students/lovely campus and city! Student support could be improved with more open staff and more financial support....
Read more
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Poppleton  2.7 miles away

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