BA English and Philosophy
About this course
BA in English and Philosophy, an English and Philosophy degree centred on the study of two distinct disciplines. Students investigate fundamental philosophical principles alongside English literature spanning from the medieval period to the present day.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 86%: 120 offers from 140 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Legal professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 60%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and Philosophy at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English and Philosophy at University of Bristol do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English and Philosophy at University of Bristol?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English and Philosophy at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English and Philosophy at University of Bristol?
86% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 120 offers from 140 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA English and Philosophy at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.