University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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Course summary
Everything has a story, and this course is perfect if you love finding new interpretations. Whether this is through literature, or discovering the secrets of the people, places and events in our past, it is these stories which help us understand the world and ourselves.
This course will combine your love of history with your passion for all things ‘English’. You’ll explore the history of language, and the language of history, through a wide range of disciplinary areas, allowing you to tailor your degree to what you enjoy most.
Along the way you’ll develop a variety of transferable skills including research, debate and critical thinking, preparing you for life after graduation.
This course combines studying the history of Europe and beyond with English language, literature and drama from Old English to the present. You can choose from our wide range of optional modules, tailoring your degree to your interests. From Early Medieval England, to Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe, to Colonial India, you have the chance to explore a wide variety of historical figures, events, and themes, exploring the human experience from the perspectives of both History and English.
As a joint honours student, you will have the chance to see first-hand the way language and culture affects our understanding of the past, and the way an appreciation of historical context informs our knowledge of speech, writing, and performance.
Engaged Arts
All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.
Why choose this course?
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Student satisfaction - 95% of students from the Department of History, and 95% of students from the School of English, said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (NSS 2024)
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Get involved - put your skills into practice with Impact Magazine, University Radio Nottingham and more
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Gain experience through volunteering - From running after-school clubs to reading to care home residents, there are plenty of volunteering opportunities to choose from
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Top 20 for English in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and Complete University Guide 2024)
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Top 20 for History in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)
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Freedom to explore: following an introductory programme in year one, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones through a wide range of modules
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Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities.
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Opportunity to apply for The Letters Page project to gain publishing industry skills
"Dual honours allow for more freedom, not having to limit yourself to one subject, which was particularly helpful for someone like me who is notoriously indecisive. This meant I could explore both of my subjects’ interests equally. As the end of my first-year approaches, I definitely believe I not only made the right choice with my subjects but also by the end of the first semester I found both subjects much less complicated to manage, meaning instead of stressing out I could enjoy what I was learning."
Arwen Jenkins, BA English and History - find out more about Arwen's experience
You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.
Modules
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page- https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/English-and-History-BA-Jt-Hons-U6UENGHS.html
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- QV31
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- QV31
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
including grade A in one of English Language or English Literature plus grade A in History.
Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking and Citizenship.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level.
Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English and History alongside.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 of which 36 credits must be at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit.
15 level 3 credits must be from English modules with 9 of these English credits at Distinction.
12 level 3 credits must be from History modules all at Distinction.
Scottish Higher - AAABB
including English and History with grade A. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including English and History.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level.
Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English and History alongside.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English and History alongside.
D in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ Extended Certificate + AA including A Level English and History"
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
including English with grade A and Scottish Highers AAABB including English and History with grades A.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
with a minimum of 6 points in both English and History at Higher level.
OR
666 in 3 Higher Level certificates including History and English
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - A
plus grades AA at A level including grades A in English and History.
Extended Project - A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M1
including Literature in English as principal subject at D3 and History at D3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4)
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) - A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.
European Baccalaureate - 85% overall including 85% (8.5) in English and 85% (8.5) in History.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Audition
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.
We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BBC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £23000* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| International | £23000* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
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