The University of York
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).

Overall student satisfaction
82 /100
155 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £25000 £24000 £30500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £27000 £20000 - £28500 £25500 - £36000


Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies (Non-Specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24407 £22926 £27013
25-75 percentile range £20404 - £28175 £17504 - £27919 £20598 - £34001

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

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)

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English/Philosophy (Equal), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees English/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
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

#18
University Guru Meta Ranking
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

    • #7 
    • #8 
    English
    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

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.

  • 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.