BA Philosophy and Literature
About this course
BA in Philosophy and Literature, a modern languages and philosophy degree centred on argument, dialogue, storytelling, imagination and analysis to deepen understanding across both disciplines. Year One includes an interdisciplinary core module introducing joint study, while subsequent years feature core modules, department options, and an optional jointly supervised dissertation or independent project. Students can also apply for an intercalated year spent studying abroad or on a work placement, extending the total duration to four years.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined). IB: 34 to include 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 79%: 34 offers from 43 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 49%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 Philosophy and Literature at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £53,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and Literature at University of Warwick do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy and Literature at University of Warwick?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy and Literature at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Philosophy and Literature at University of Warwick?
79% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 34 offers from 43 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Philosophy and Literature at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy and Literature at University of Warwick?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.