Overview

Both the English Literature and History courses cover the last millennium, from Anglo-Saxon to the present day. Both subjects also offer a global reach from postcolonial literature to European, American, African and Asian history.

Lecturers are leaders in their fields and cover the full range of English literature and British history, combining the strengths of both disciplines, while maximising student choice and opportunities for specialisation.

Career opportunities

The English Literature and History programme offered at The University of Manchester is designed to equip you with strong critical analysis skills, the ability to articulate knowledge of concepts and theories, and the ability to work and think independently, critically and creatively; each providing you with a set of versatile skills that are highly desired by a wide range of employers.

Graduates have gone on to work in a variety of industries, including positions with: the BBC, KPMG, Deloitte, Marks and Spencer, Aviva, Accenture, Barclays, the civil service, policy and think tanks, charity and social justice work, media and journalism, marketing and public relations, and law and accountancy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature and History

English Literature Tutorials

History in Practice

From Reconstruction to Reagan: American History, 1877-1988

Constructing Archaic Greek History

Living and Dying in the Ancient World

The Odyssey

Reading Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

After this date, students can still apply if courses have vacancies, up to 30 June.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Literature View 664 other Bachelors in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level

A*AA including History and English Literature or English Language and Literature.

GCSE

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and 4 or C in Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.

International Baccalaureate

37 points overall. 7,6,6 in Higher Level subjects including 7 in either History or English Literature. We prefer students to offer both English Literature and History at Higher Level but will consider one subject at Higher Level and one at Standard Level. Please contact us for further advice.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27800 GBP / year

≈ 27800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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