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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
History and English Literature
University of Reading
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History and English Literature course at University of Reading.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Including grade B in History or a humanities-based essay subject. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
Most popular A-levels studied
The History and English Literature course at University of Reading 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 |
| Psychology | C |
| History | B |
| Sociology | B |
| English Language and Literature | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Government and Politics | C |
| Psychology | D |
| Economics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: QV31
Here's what University of Reading says about its History and English Literature course.
Our joint honours BA History and English Literature course allows you to explore the richness of English literature alongside the rich history and variety of human experience.
Discover a thousand years of history whilst experiencing all the specialist areas on offer at the University of Reading. The Department of History's expertise covers a wide range of regions, from Europe and Africa to America, South Asia and the Middle East. The University of Reading ranks in the top 100 for Arts and Humanities globally (=92 in QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
Our English literature academics have published research on everything from medieval poetry to contemporary American fiction. 100% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2* submissions – English Language and Literature). In the Guardian University Guide 2025, the University of Reading is ranked 9th in the UK for English.
For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/history-ug/ba-history-and-english-literature
Source: University of Reading
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
History
Location
Main Site | Reading
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• History
• English literature
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £25,850 per year |
| International | £25,850 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
- Introduction to Drama
- Perspectives in History
- Hollywood Histories: Film and Past
- Utopia: The Quest for a Perfect World
- Literature and Mental Health.
*Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
University of Reading student reviews
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3rd year
Neuroscience
5 months ago
lots on offer, always listening and acting on feedback! only complaint is that the music choices can be questionable at wednesday union
3rd year
Neuroscience
5 months ago
if you want to go feral you can and if you like the peace you can get the peace. definitely has something for everyone, i just wish areas like henley had more student based pubs!
3rd year
Neuroscience
5 months ago
i commute so i dont know much but they didnt increase the price of the undergrad tuition course for existing students which was really appreciated. the price for a masters is also amazing!
3rd year
Neuroscience
5 months ago
always received so much support, people are always so happy to help and on the off chance you do have a poor experience, theres always someone who is amazing and really good at their job to help out!
3rd year
Neuroscience
5 months ago
i commute so i dont know much about uni accom but the library is really nice, lots of good spaces. pro-Palestinian campus (replaced the starbucks and has a co-op) which is amazing. facilities are always working, everything is always clean. grounds team take good take of the nature too!
3rd year
Neuroscience
5 months ago
absolutely love it. staff are amazing and so friendly, so many icons in their field. lots of good networking opportunities within the department and the fact we have CINN and dont have to use a hospital for neuroimaging equipment is amazing and so useful. the marking can be, at times, a little bit b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Reading
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 English Literature course at University of Reading 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
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
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?
83%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
low
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
74%
low
Organisation and management
74%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
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?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
72%
low
Student voice
72%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
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?
81%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
98%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
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?
94%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
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?
87%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
med
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?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
The History and English Literature course at University of Reading 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 History and English Literature course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Reading graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Media Professionals
15%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
55%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The History and English Literature course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Reading graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
Third year after graduation
£31k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£26.8k
Third year after graduation
£28.3k
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 English Literature.
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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