BA English and History
About this course
BA in English and History, an English and History degree focused on the study of prose, poetry, drama, and specialist historical themes. Core topics include Research Methods. The course spans three years and culminates in a final-year project and dissertation. The first year covers the foundations through Reading Between the Lines, Literature, Culture and Critique, Exploring History, and Diverse Histories of Britain. The second year continues with History in Practice, Writing Environments: Literature, Nature, Culture, and Body Language: Literature and Embodiment. The final year focuses on advanced study and independent work through the Final Year Project, Textual Editing Project, Public History Project, and History Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. IB: 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 21%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 39%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Reading Between the Lines
- Literature, Culture and Critique
- Exploring History
- Diverse Histories of Britain
- History in Practice
- Writing Environments: Literature, Nature, Culture
- Body Language: Literature and Embodiment
- Final Year Project
- Textual Editing Project
- Public History Project
- History Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and History at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £45,500. The £35,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English and History at University of Leeds do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English and History at University of Leeds?
90% 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 History at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
Does BA English and History at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English and History at University of Leeds?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.