- Immerse yourself in literature spanning from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century, whilst exploring the historical context in which texts were written
- Delve into fascinating history from the Roman Empire to indigenous people in Latin America, or the Vikings, magic, and witchcraft in early modern Europe
- Take advantage of our excellent facilities, such as our Special Collections relating to world-renowned writers, the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, which is a unique film and popular culture resource, and our Digital Humanities Lab. Exeter has also recently been awarded UNESCO City of Literature status
- Customise your degree to your interests and career ambitions with an array of exciting modules spanning the breadth of History and English
- Boost your employability with sought-after, advanced skills in communication, critical thinking, developing ideas and arguments, and interpreting information.
English and History
University Rank:#170
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Duration3 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 33,154 / year(s)
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
English and History
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | AAB | B in English Literature, English Language, or English Literature & Language |
| IB | 34/665 | HL5 in English Literature, English Language, or English Literature & Language |
| BTEC | DDD | Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require GCE AL English Literature, English Language, or English Literature & Language Grade B |
| GCSE | C or 4 | English Language |
| Access to HE | 24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. | To include at least 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable English Literature or English Language subject area. |
| T-Level | Distinction | Applicants studying a T-Level will also require GCE AL English Literature, English Language, or English Literature & Language grade B |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: BBB | Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements | International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
English Program Requirements
Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section
Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.
Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills
Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading
Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score
Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section
Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section
Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass
Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production
Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore
Career
Careers
Career Paths
The programme is a pathway to a range of academic and non-academic careers, but is particularly suitable for individuals who hope to work in international, national, regional and non-governmental organisations, as well as private firms that address global problems.
Students can also go on and work in government agencies such as the Ministry of Defence and Foreign Office, and the Diplomatic Service. We also expect to provide students for Civil Service Fast Stream and similar programmes.
Employer valued skills
The optional modules offered in the cluster Global Governance in Practice, have been specifically designed to enhance your applied skills and help you connect with the global governance market place. All of the offered modules aim to help you develop a set of crucial personal skills which are highly valued by all employers, whether in academia or not.
- Policy and political analysis
- Empirical research and analysis
- Effective communication and presentation
- Argument development and debate
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Group management
Careers support
The Exeter University careers advisory service offer expert guidance to all students and will help you plan your future through activities such as psychometric testing, employer presentations, skills events, practice job interviews and CV preparation. Visit the employment and professional development pages for more information, including podcasts and profiles, about the range of support available.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
33,154 / year(s)
English and History
The University of Exeter
United Kingdom, Exeter