History and English BA (Hons)
University of Greenwich
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of History and English BA (Hons) and other courses in History at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All History courses of University of Greenwich
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History 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 | £24000 | £22500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £28000 | £17000 - £28500 | £22500 - £32500 |
All History courses of University of Greenwich
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24429 | £22462 | £26889 |
25-75 percentile range | £20421 - £27910 | £17292 - £27743 | £20416 - £34169 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Our history and English degree is aimed at anyone with a love of literature and a passion for history. It combines modern British, European and world history with English literature, past and present.
Throughout this degree, you will explore five hundred years of historical ideas, events and literary creativity in Britain, Europe and the world. An array of option modules includes specialist topics such as gender and environmental histories, violence and war, American fiction, international bestsellers and Shakespeare.
You'll study on the Old Royal Naval College, part of a historical World Heritage Site near central London, giving you easy access to the capital's theatres, art galleries and museums. You'll have the opportunity to take a work placement in the creative, cultural, public or heritage sectors, boosting your future career options.
What you should know about this course
- The course explores the intersections between five hundred years of historical ideas, events and literary creativity in the place where east and west meet.
- The history pathway engages with a wide range of historical topics, from global movements to community histories, from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
- You’ll develop a substantial grounding in modern British, European and world history.
- The English literature element of this course focuses on the last two centuries, including fiction and poetry, visual art, film and theatre.
- The course takes advantage of our culturally and historically rich location near central London. Visits to theatres, art galleries and museums are integral to many of our modules.
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.
All History courses of University of Greenwich
Current jobs
All courses of University of Greenwich
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All English studies (non-specific) courses of University of Greenwich
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History and English BA (Hons) at University of Greenwich
25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
20% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History
All History courses of University of Greenwich
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees History and English BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16150 | year 1 |
International | £16150 | year 1 |
EU | £17000 | year 1 |
International | £17000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in London
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:
January 1, 2025
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #64
- #79
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #71
- #85
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of University of Greenwich
About University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.
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Student composition of University of Greenwich
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Greenwich by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 15845
- postgraduates:
- 5550
- Total:
- 21395
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023