Overview
Through the English and History (Hons) degree at University of Portsmouth you'll explore the ideas and events that have shaped societies across time. Investigate power, identity, and conflict through the lens of history and the written word.
Examine how narratives shape our understanding of the past and present—and how you can challenge them to build a better future.
Career opportunities:
You’ll graduate with specialist expertise in English Literature and History, along with highly transferable skills that employers value across a wide range of sectors. These include:
critical thinking and problem solving
communicating clearly and persuasively
constructing evidence-based arguments
resilience, adaptability and independent learning
If you decide to pursue a career directly related to your degree, you could apply your skills in sectors such as publishing, heritage, education or journalism. Or you might choose to build on your research and analytical expertise with postgraduate study in areas like law, history, literature or interdisciplinary studies.
This degree allows you to follow your interests and shape your own path. You’ll be equipped to engage with big global issues, from sustainability to social justice, and contribute meaningfully to careers in both the private and public sectors.
Previous English Literature and History graduates have gone on to work in roles including:
teacher
researcher and writer for TV
museum curator
archivist
political researcher
NHS manager
development editor in publishing
barrister
assistant to a Member of Parliament
senior policy advisor (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)
communications officer (House of Commons)
civil servant (Department for the Cabinet Office)
They’ve worked for employers such as:
British Council
National Trust
Office for National Statistics
Serco
West Midlands Police
Government of Jersey
Many graduates also continue their studies with postgraduate degrees – including Master’s and PhD programmes in English, History, or interdisciplinary areas – or progress into specialist fields such as law, publishing or public policy.
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Courses include:
Age of Crisis: European Culture in the Twentieth Century
Bloody Shakespeare
Crime Writing
Debating the Past (History) OR Literary Prizes and Public Acclaim (English)
Empire and Its Afterlives in Britain, France and Africa
Research in Practice (English Literature) OR Working with the Past (History)
Space, Place and Being
The Hidden Lives of Things: Material Culture in the Early Modern World
Underworlds: Crime, Deviance and Punishment in Britain, 1500-1900
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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You can apply through the normal UCAS process if you have not yet submitted any applications at all through UCAS. This option remains open until 30 June.
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
History British Studies View 664 other Bachelors in History in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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 levels - BBB-BCC
UCAS points - 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
International Baccalaureate - 24
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents17900 GBP / year≈ 17900 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Additional Details
EU students – £10,300 a year (including EU Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
Living costs
Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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