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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
History and Philosophy
Royal Holloway, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History and Philosophy course at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VV51
Here's what Royal Holloway, University of London says about its History and Philosophy course.
This joint degree combines two interconnected disciplines; your philosophy studies will complement your study of History by providing you with a deeper understanding of fields such as politics, literature and art. You will spend time critically inquiring into questions that are fundamental to our understanding of politics and ethics, of art and culture, of our relationship to our past and future, and of our connection to the natural world, whilst satisfying your curiosity about the past, acquiring understanding of specific periods and problems, and making discoveries.
Studying History is exciting and rewarding; it encourages you to appreciate the human experience in other places and at other times. Exploring what people have felt, thought and done in the past expands our self-awareness. It will help to satisfy your curiosity about the past, acquire understanding of specific periods and problems, and make discoveries.
Our internationally renowned academics are developing the very latest thinking on historical problems; this cutting edge knowledge informs the curriculum and will enhance your learning experience. By studying History at one of the largest and most influential departments in the country you will be able to choose from an exceptionally broad range of subjects, enabling you to spread your studies across the medieval and modern worlds, from Ancient Rome through to modern China, from Saladin through to Margaret Thatcher.
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An interdisciplinary and collaborative programme.
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Develop your understanding of key philosophical texts.
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Learn about differing assumptions which inform central philosophical traditions.
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Exploring what people have thought and done in the past expands your self-awareness.
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A wide selection of history modules to suit your own interests.
Source: Royal Holloway, University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
History
Location
Main Site | Egham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• History
• Philosophy
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £26,800 per year |
| International | £26,800 per year |
The modules you will study
Please refer to our website for information: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/history/history-and-philosophy.aspx
How you will be assessed
Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.
Royal Holloway, University of London student reviews
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2nd year student
1 year ago
Things a little expensive but there's always something on. Summer Ball ticketing is a bit of a joke. They offer a certain number of cheaper tickets early but you have to be lightning fast to secure the.ticket at th e cheaper price. Plenty of variety and bars eating and shops
2nd year student
1 year ago
There's always something on , Egham a bit run down but campus socialising is great. There's everything you need on campus ,although exploring further afield like Windsor and London is reasonable on the train.
2nd year student
1 year ago
This is my main negative with this university. I was in really nice halls Kingswood 1st year. Affordable nice location. 2nd year halls were not an option so had to find private. Expensive. The student finance maintenance loan.does not cover then full cost. Work opportunities are few at the univers...
2nd year student
1 year ago
Support has been OK.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Lack of affordable accommodation for continuing students. Student union on campus great safe little expensive.Other facilities library etc good.
2nd year student
1 year ago
As stated course content challenging and found that workload high but was able.to keep on top of assignments. Tutors helpful and approachable.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Royal Holloway, University of London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The History and Philosophy course at Royal Holloway, University of London features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
med
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
95%
med
Academic support
95%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
91%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
low
Teaching on my course
88%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
59%
low
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
med
Student information
The History and Philosophy course at Royal Holloway, University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The History and Philosophy course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Royal Holloway, University of London graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Administrative occupations
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Administrative occupations
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Architecture and construction professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The History and Philosophy course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Royal Holloway, University of London graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£32.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to History and Philosophy.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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