Overview

The English Literature and History (Honours) programme from Newcastle University brings together cutting-edge research in two disciplines.

Study the latest, most advanced thinking, whether that relates to the early medieval period or the very recent past.

Choose topics that range from postcolonial theory to medieval theology. From Renaissance bodies to climate change protests.

Collaborate with distinguished researchers from History and English Literature, developing your skills in both subjects.

Plan your research around topics that fascinate you. Draw on what you’ve learnt across your degree to create new ideas and insights of your own.

Career opportunities:

This degree is excellent preparation for a wide number of professions and the graduates have gone into a variety of career areas, such as:

journalism

media

publishing

PR and marketing

law

teaching and education

librarianship

civil service

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evidence and Argument

Doing Criticism

Sacred words and dirty deeds: Thriving in Late Antiquity

The Mediterranean: a connected past

Africa: History of a Continent

Social Histories of Alcohol: Britain and Ireland, 1700 - Present

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Literature British Studies 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

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level:

AAB, including History and either English Literature or English Language and Literature. They also welcome applicants with either History or English A-levels, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

International Baccalaureate:

34 points including History and either English Literature or English Language and Literature at Higher Level, grade 5. They also welcome applicants with either History or English at higher Level, who will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 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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