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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
English and History with Year Abroad
University of Southampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English and History with Year Abroad course at University of Southampton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
AAB including History (or a related subject) If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: ABB including History (or a related subject), and grade A in the EPQ We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. History related subject includes subjects such as English, Philosophy, Religious Studies or Classical Civilisation or other humanities based essay writing subjects. Students applying without History will need to make a case in their personal statement.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £24,200 per year |
| International | £24,200 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: QV32
Here's what University of Southampton says about its English and History with Year Abroad course.
English and History at Southampton offers you the opportunity to think about literature and history in absorbing and productive ways. You could read fiction from Africa to help you understand European political history. You could gain new insights into the reign of James I by immersing yourself in the theatre of his time. A year abroad will enhance your studies and let you experience a new culture.
We are ranked 6th in the UK for English research quality in the Complete University Guide, 2024.
Partnerships with Chawton House, owned by Jane Austen’s family, and now home to a unique collection of women’s writing, and the John Hansard Gallery will give you unrivalled access to archives and artworks. You will also have access to one of the largest Jewish document centres in Europe, the Parkes Archive.
Our Digital Humanities facilities will allow you to study and research through cutting edge technology, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audio-visual centre.
Our year abroad partner universities in Europe include Barcelona, Prague, Frankfurt, Lausanne. You can also choose universities outside Europe, including locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, South Korea.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
English
Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
Subjects
• History
• English literature
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
You will study a variety of topics that cover the fundamental aspects of English and History, and you will have the opportunity to tailor your course to your interests by choosing some of your modules. Just some of the modules you may study include: World Histories Introduced; English on the Move; Ancient Greeks at War; Holocaust Literature; Kings, Poets and Terror: Literature of the 1790s. For further module information visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/english-history-with-year-abroad-degree-ba#modules
How you will be assessed
On this course you will learn through a range of activities that may include lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent learning (studying on your own).
You will be able to demonstrate what you have learnt through a variety of assessment methods, such as blogs, creative projects, dissertations, essays, oral presentations, individual and group projects, module journals, portfolios, self-assessment, written exams, teamwork.
You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor who will offer support and advice throughout your studies. You will also receive feedback throughout your course, enabling you to identify areas for improvement before your work is formally assessed.
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There is lots of academic and well-being support that is frequently advertised and I attended the academic skills clinic, which was helpful. I donu2019t know about other services as I donu2019t use them.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 History with Year Abroad course at University of Southampton 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
97%
high
Teaching on my course
97%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
97%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
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?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
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?
93%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
90%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
low
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?
95%
med
Organisation and management
93%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
95%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
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?
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
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?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
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?
83%
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?
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
89%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
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?
90%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
68%
med
Student voice
68%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
Student information
The English and History with Year Abroad course at University of Southampton 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 | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Sociology | A | |||||
| Government and Politics | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The English and History with Year Abroad course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Southampton graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics
64%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
72%
Say it fits with future plans
48%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
23%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Teaching Professionals
5%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The English and History with Year Abroad course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Southampton graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£26.3k
Third year after graduation
£32.8k
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 and History with Year Abroad.
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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