History and English Language BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of History and English Language BA (Hons) and other courses in English Language at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All English Language courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language 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 | £21500 | £19000 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25000 | £16000 - £22500 | £17500 - £28000 |
All History courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24457 | £22695 | £27438 |
25-75 percentile range | £20532 - £28076 | £17570 - £28312 | £20866 - £35223 |
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Course Description
If you enjoy learning about the past and you’re also fascinated by language and how it shapes the world, this History and English Language BA(Hons) course is for you.
We cover a broad range of topics, allowing you to explore medieval and modern history, while also specialising within English language and linguistics.
You’ll be introduced to the basic concepts and theories of linguistics, and you’ll be encouraged to study the role of language in society.
We’ll carry out conversation analysis, sociolinguistics, and stylistics to get under the surface of the spoken or written word. The course will also see you focus on how we acquire language, how it evolves, and how it forms such an array of ways to communicate.
Why Study History and English Language BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
You’ll develop skills including management, communication, analytical, research, problem-solving and planning. You can also select option modules, focusing on the topics that interest you the most.
Take advantage of the chance to gain valuable experience via a work placement in year 2, designed to enhance your employment prospects. You can take part in innovative assessments, too, such as analysing children’s speech development. Pitch your ideas as well; past students had the chance to put forward concepts for a historical video game and created a national museum’s visitor trail.
Benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities; a forensic linguistics lab, a research and resource centre, and conference labs are all on campus to support your studies.
Plus, History at Huddersfield is top in Yorkshire for Learning Opportunities, scoring 96%, based on experimental statistics from the National Student Survey 2023.
You could pursue a diverse range of career opportunities, including – like past students†– in teaching, writing, archives, or PR, to name a few, or further your studies in English and history, focusing on linguistics, or early modern, medieval, or modern history.
† Source: LinkedIn
Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.
†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
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 History and English Language BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
15% | Sales occupations |
15% | |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Language
All English Language courses of University of Huddersfield
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees History and English Language BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16500 | year 1 |
International | £16500 | year 1 |
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:
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 Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #19
- #20
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #40
- #50
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Language”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023