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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
English Literature and History
University of Manchester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English Literature and History course at University of Manchester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
A*AA including History and English Literature or English Language and Literature. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: AAB including A in History and English Literature or English Language and Literature. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.
Most popular A-levels studied
The English Literature and History course at University of Manchester 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | A |
| History | A |
| Psychology | B |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | A |
| Government and Politics | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | A |
| Government and Politics | A |
| English Literature | A |
| Economics | A |
| Sociology | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: QV31
Here's what University of Manchester says about its English Literature and History course.
BA English Literature and History allows you to study English Literature within its historical context.
You'll study English Literature and History as subjects in their own right, and explore them in an inter-disciplinary way.
Both our English Literature and History courses cover the last millennium, from Anglo-Saxon to the present day. Both subjects also offer a global reach from postcolonial literature to European, American, African and Asian history.
Lecturers are leaders in their fields and cover the full range of English literature and British history, combining the strengths of both disciplines, while maximising student choice and opportunities for specialisation.
In addition, you will be able to take advantage of Manchester's rich archival holdings (particularly in the Medieval and Victorian periods), and will benefit from being part of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC) which has a long-established commitment to interdisciplinary study.
Source: University of Manchester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Location
Main Site | Manchester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• History
• English literature
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Manchester
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The English Literature and History course at University of Manchester 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
89%
low
Teaching on my course
89%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
73%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
56%
low
Academic support
87%
low
Academic support
87%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
66%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
72%
low
Student voice
72%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
64%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
high
Learning opportunities
79%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
57%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
low
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
74%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
69%
low
Student voice
69%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
48%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
The English Literature and History course at University of Manchester 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The English Literature and History course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Manchester graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics
59%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
88%
In work, study or other activity
69%
Say it fits with future plans
39%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
22%
Administrative occupations
16%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Teaching Professionals
6%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The English Literature and History course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Manchester graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
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 English Literature and History.
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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