English/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons)
The University of York

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 155 graduates of English/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons) and other courses in English Studies (Non-Specific) at The University of York for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of The University of York
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Studies (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £24000 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27000 | £20000 - £28500 | £25500 - £36000 |
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of The University of York
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies (Non-Specific)
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24407 | £22926 | £27013 |
25-75 percentile range | £20404 - £28175 | £17504 - £27919 | £20598 - £34001 |
All English Studies (Non-Specific) Courses in the UK
Course Description
In the first and second year, you will split your studies equally between the English and Philosophy components of your degree. In Year Three, it’s possible to vary the balance and devote more time to either subject. You'll learn about literature and philosophy from the classical era to the modern world, and from a distinctly international perspective.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons) at The University of York
30% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
20% | Administrative occupations |
20% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees English/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £23700 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £23700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
QV35
University Rankings
of The University of York
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 38 different rankings
Positions of The University of York in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of York in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #7
- #8
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 38 university rankings of The University of York
About The University of York
The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.
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Student composition of The University of York
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of York by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14725
- postgraduates:
- 5975
- Total:
- 20700
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FAQ about English/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons) The University of York
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26219 15 months after graduation, £24000 3 years after graduation and £30500 after graduation.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (30%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (20%), Administrative occupations (20%), Sales occupations (20%)
- 155 graduates rated the course 82. This means that 82% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The University of York achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #8 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for The University of York.
- English/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of York.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 145 which is among the
Percentile among all Philosophy students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024