BA English Literature and History
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Literature and History and History, an English Literature and History degree spanning the humanities. Core topics include Research Methods and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a compulsory final-year dissertation alongside subject-specific tutorials in the first and second years. The first year introduces foundational study via compulsory modules such as Keywords for Literary Studies, The Making of the Modern World: Global Perspectives on the Long Nineteenth Century, and English Literature and History Tutorial 1, while optional choices cover areas like Poetry and Politics. The second year shifts focus with compulsory modules including Age of Extremes, 1914-1991 and English Literature and History Tutorial 2, complemented by optional studies in subjects such as Romanticisms and The Victorian World. The final year centres on independent research through the English Literature and History Dissertation and Special Subjects in History, supported by optional modules like Fiction After 1950, Tragedy: Ancient to Modern, and a work placement option.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 61%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Keywords for Literary Studies
- The Making of the Modern World: Global Perspectives on the Long Nineteenth Century
- English Literature and History Tutorial 1
- This Imperial Island, 1760-1867
- Poetry and Politics
- Protests: From Bread Riots to Extinction Rebellion
- Age of Extremes, 1914-1991
- English Literature and History Tutorial 2
- Making Memory: Culture, History and Representation
- Monsters
- Murder, Media and Morality in Late Victorian London
- Sex, Race, Culture and Social Change: Special Subjects in History
- Romanticisms
- The Victorian World
- Empires, Ideas and Politics: Special Subjects in History
- English Literature and History Dissertation
- Special Subjects in History
- Archives and Museums Internship
- Fiction After 1950
- Special Topic
- The End of History? Crisis and Conflict since the Cold War
- The Modernist World
- Tragedy: Ancient to Modern
- Work Placement for Humanities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature and History at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £38,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Literature and History at University of Westminster do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature and History at University of Westminster?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA English Literature and History at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BA English Literature and History at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Literature and History at University of Westminster?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.