Overview

You'll get the chance to engage in depth with both literary and philosophical texts. Imagine exploring the meaning of life through Shakespeare's plays, environmental ethics through contemporary poetry, or consciousness through modernist literature. Between our innovative Literature and Philosophy departments, you'll engage with ideas through interactive discussions and debates with this English Literature and Philosophy (Hons) degree program.

Beyond the classroom, University of East Anglia 's Literature and Philosophy Societies and our Philosophy Public Lecture Series offer extra opportunities to explore your interests. You'll study in Norwich - England's first UNESCO City of Literature - known for its vibrant literary scene.

Career Pathways

Examples of careers you could enter include:

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Cultural industries
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life
The Meaning of Life
Early Modern Philosophy
Philosophy of Social Transformation
Reading Now
Epic Storytelling and Ancient Myth

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy Literature View 467 other Bachelors in Philosophy 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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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE requirements: English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 (C) or equivalent
English language: Various accepted qualifications (see equivalencies page)
A levels: Typical offer AAB (science subjects may require practical pass; Critical Thinking & General Studies not accepted)
International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall
Other international qualifications: Accepted (country-specific requirements apply)
Alternative route: UEA International Study Centre offers foundation/preparation programmes leading to this degree if requirements aren’t met

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23100 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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