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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
English and Philosophy
University of Nottingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English and Philosophy course at University of Nottingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
including A English Language, Literature or combined or any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted for A level.
Most popular A-levels studied
The English and Philosophy course at University of Nottingham 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 | B |
| History | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Religious Studies | A |
| Sociology | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | B |
| English Literature | B |
| History | B |
| Mathematics | A |
| Psychology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: QV35
Here's what University of Nottingham says about its English and Philosophy course.
English and Philosophy both explore and explain human existence. The great themes of literature and debates about language run together with the big issues of philosophy, asking questions such as:
what are the struggles, conflicts and challenges of human life?
how should we navigate the social, moral and personal struggles that make up our everyday lives?
You’ll explore a diverse range of themes in both disciplines, and develop highly transferable and sought after skills that can be applied to a wide range of professions.
You'll study each subject separately, but equally.
In philosophy, you'll explore traditional topics such as ethics and philosophy of mind alongside emerging areas like environmental and social philosophy. In English, you’ll study the full range of English, including language, literature, linguistics and drama from Old English to the present day.
The range of modules in both subjects will ensure you'll be able to follow your interests wherever they take you.
Engaged Arts?? All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.
Why choose this course?
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Tailor your degree to your interests – our wide range of optional modules lets you study the topics which interest you most
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Research driven learning – engage with cutting-edge research and teachings from experts in their fields
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Career-ready skills - develop your presentation, organisation, teamwork and leadership skills and how to apply them to a wide range of professions
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Volunteering opportunities – gain valuable experience and share your passion for your subject through the School of English and Department of Philosophy volunteering opportunities
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Unleash your creativity - live in a UNESCO City of Literature. Put your skills into practice and get involved with Impact Magazine, the Creative Writing Society, or the Words on Words blog
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Work experience -Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities.?
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Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules
Some key statistics Top 100 in the world for Philosophy (QS World University Rankings 2024)
Top 20 for English in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and Complete University Guide 2024)
Making the difficult easy – 97% of our students said we are good at explaining things (NSS 2024)
You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.
Source: University of Nottingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of English
Location
University Park Campus | Nottingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• English studies
• Philosophy
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £24,700 per year (provisional) |
| International | £24,700 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/English-and-Philosophy-BA-Jt-Hons-U6UENLPY.html
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The English and Philosophy course at University of Nottingham 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?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
high
Learning opportunities
83%
low
Learning opportunities
83%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
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?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
95%
med
Academic support
95%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
95%
high
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
92%
high
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
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?
92%
med
Student voice
84%
med
Student voice
84%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
The English and Philosophy course at University of Nottingham 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
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Earnings after graduation
The English and Philosophy course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Nottingham graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£22.1k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£32.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£34.1k
Fifth year after graduation
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