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University of Southampton · Undergraduate
BA (Hons) English and History Bachelor's degree at Southampton
BA (Hons) English and History at Southampton. Bringing together two closely connected disciplines, this BA English and History degree at the University of Southampton lets you move between literary analysis and historical enquiry rather than treating them as separate subjects.
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About this course
Study this BA English and history degree and explore English language and literature, and history. Prepare for careers in writing, publishing and journalism. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) English and History is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Southampton. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for English & Literature, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 14 modules
- English on the MoveCore
- History Matters (Object, Image, Text)Core
- The NovelCore
- World Histories IntroducedCore
- Antiquity and Authority: Ancient Persia in Modern Iranian PoliticsCore
- Introduction to Ethnography: Food and CultureCore
- Literary TransformationsCore
- Putin and the Politics of Post-Soviet RussiaCore
- Rebellions and Uprising in the age of the TudorsCore
- The Crimean WarCore
- The French RevolutionCore
- The Invention of English Literature: Medieval to Early ModernCore
- Theory and CriticismCore
- World DramasCore
Year 2 22 modules
- Desire and Decay: Literature of the Long Eighteenth and Nineteenth CenturiesCore
- Humanities Study Abroad Preparation ModuleCore
- Making History: Historians and AudiencesCore
- Year Abroad Report Module for Humanities StudentsCore
- Year in EmploymentCore
- Eve and the Angels: Love, War, and the End of Epic in Milton's Paradise LostCore
- Aesthetics and the Philosophy of ArtCore
- African Freedoms and the NovelCore
- Ancient Greeks at WarCore
- Ancient Rome: the First MetropolisCore
- Brief Encounters: Writing Short StoriesCore
- Building London: the history of a city, 1666 – 2012Core
- Celebrity, Media and Mass Culture, Britain 1888-1952Core
- Cold War? Post-War Conflict from a Jewish perspectiveCore
- Corpus Linguistics: Working with Large-scale Text DataCore
- Decolonising ModernityCore
- Discipline and Punish: Prisons and Prisoners in England 1775 - 1898Core
- Film, Realism and Reality: representing the world, from revolution to the everydayCore
- Global Hip HopCore
- Great Writers Steal: Creative Writing and Critical ThinkingCore
- How the Arts Work: A Practical Introduction to Cultural EconomicsCore
- Immigration, Race and Ethnicity in FranceCore
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The course is structured to build your abilities gradually and in a joined-up way. You'll begin with core theory in both English and History, gaining grounding in how literary texts are read and how historical arguments are constructed and tested. Alongside this, you'll be introduced to research & methods, learning to handle primary sources, archives and critical material with the kind of rigour both disciplines demand. As you progress, you'll move into applied practice, putting analytical and writing skills to use on real texts and historical questions, and choose from specialist options such as particular literary periods, genres or historical eras that suit your interests. The degree culminates in an independent project, giving you the chance to research a topic of your own choosing in depth. Throughout, there's an emphasis on professional skills, communication, research organisation and critical writing, the kind of transferable abilities that matter well beyond the seminar room.
Who it's for
This course suits people who enjoy reading closely and thinking historically, who are as interested in why an event happened as in how a writer chose to describe it. If you like following an argument through primary sources, questioning received narratives, and writing clearly under your own steam, you'll find plenty to get your teeth into here. Because it's studied part-time, it particularly suits those who are balancing study with work, family or other responsibilities, and who want to progress at a pace that fits their life without giving up on a degree from a research-intensive university. You should be comfortable with independent reading and self-directed study between sessions, and motivated enough to keep pace over a longer timeframe than a standard full-time degree. Expect plenty of writing, discussion and source analysis, if you find satisfaction in constructing a well-evidenced argument, whether about a poem or a political crisis, this is a natural fit.
Careers & job market
Graduates who study English and History degrees often move towards careers in writing, publishing and journalism, drawing on the analytical reading, research and writing skills developed throughout the course. Nationally, across English & Literature courses, Graduate Outcomes data shows that 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 55% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles or further study. Continuation is also strong nationally, with 90% of students still enrolled or having completed their course past their first year. National earnings data (LEO) for this subject area shows starting salaries (15 months after graduating) typically ranging from £23,000 to £30,000, moving to £19,975–£28,200 after three years and £24,650–£34,800 after five years. These figures are national averages across graduates in the field, not specific to Southampton or guaranteed outcomes, and individual earnings will vary considerably depending on role, sector and location.
University & format
The University of Southampton is a public, research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1862 and home to 21,335 students. It holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023, and is. This BA English and History degree is studied part-time and taught in English at the university's Southampton campus. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, the BA (Hons) you receive is nationally recognised. It's worth checking the university's own funding pages for details of any bursaries or scholarships you might be entitled to.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entryABB typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysOpen days and visits
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
2026 entryLive availability check
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of ABB. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Southampton's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Southampton whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£25,500 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Southampton →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
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Careers & earnings
What English & Literature graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in english & literature · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs English & Literature nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,000 – £30,000
After 3 years LEO
£19,975 – £28,200
After 5 years LEO
£24,650 – £34,800
national rangeaxis £18,500 – £36,000
National figures for English & Literature graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How English & Literature graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across English & Literature courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where English & Literature graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Publishers
- Media & broadcasters
- Marketing & PR agencies
- Charities & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit English & Literature graduates.
English GraduateRibbons and Reeves LimitedEnglish, Maths & Digital Skills ManagerHIT TrainingEnglish Certification Examiner (Written & Oral) – Paid TrainingPearsonEnglish Supply Teachers - Oldham and RochdaleTradewind RecruitmentLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Southampton
All students25,785
International35.1%
Aged 25+17%
Language and area studies across the UK
Students75,355
Aged 25+23.7%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Southampton
941 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 308Anti Social Behaviour 121Shoplifting 106Public Order 79Criminal Damage Arson 75
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is English & Literature right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Southampton from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £25,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Southampton offers the Global Talent in Adult Nursing Scholarship (£5,000 off tuition fees) for international students, see Scholarships above.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Southampton and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Southampton. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates earn?
See the career and earnings data for English & Literature below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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