BA English and History
About this course
BA in English and History, a combined degree in English and History. Students study shared core modules designed exclusively for this programme, examining how literature interprets the past and how history illuminates works of literature through texts, narrative, and storytelling.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or A*AB to include grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined) or History. IB: 36 to include 6 at Higher Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined) or 6 at Higher Level in History.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA English and History (VQ32) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 80%: 76 offers from 95 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- 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: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 48%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 43%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and History at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £51,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English and History at University of Warwick do next?
90% 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 Warwick?
97% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English and History at University of Warwick?
80% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 76 offers from 95 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA English and History at University of Warwick 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 Warwick?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.