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English Literature and Philosophy BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

A BA English Literature and and Philosophy degree equips you to express your thoughts and ideas in a creative and convincing way. You鈥檒l combine persuasive expression in the study of English Literature with different philosophical perspectives, as you discover how literary culture and society have influenced each other. Delve into a range of complementary topics across literature and philosophy, including: Decadents and Moderns Romantics and Victorians Digital Futures Enterprising English The Use of Genre: Nefarious Plots, Cheap Thrills and the Search for Meaning Utopia/Dystopia Being Good and Doing Right: Issues in Contemporary Moral Theory Global Bioethics Minds, Brains and Computers: Issues in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science Nietzsche Prejudice, Race and Gender Reason and Belief: Topics in Epistemology Science and Nature You鈥檒l build a degree focused on your particular interests, developing your reasoning and analytical skills. Make use of our wide-ranging work-based placements and employability-focused modules, ensuring that you graduate with sought-after experience of the creative industries.


Why study this course?

BA English Literature and Philosophy is for you if you want to:


Get a head start in the graduate market

- kick-start your career with our employability modules, including options that provide a minimum of 70 hours' work experience within a sector you're interested in, assist organisations with developing, planning and pitching their business proposals and get involved with public engagement projects.


Go beyond the printed book

- take advantage of the wide ranging expertise within our academic community and delve into the study of social media, marketing, textual production, video games, comics, art, music and film and TV.


Enjoy fantastic module variety

- the amount of optional modules on offer will allow you to specialise more as you progress through your degree course, so that you can study areas of the discipline that interest you the most. Some module examples include Minds, Brains and Computers: Issues in Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Reasons to Believe: Topics in Epistemology and Fantastic Beasts and How to Understand them and Topics in Philosophy of Biology.


Get on board with the bard

- where better to study Shakespeare than in the town where he was born! Make use of our internationally renowned Shakespeare Institute based in Stratford-upon-Avon and collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and take part in fun and interactive study trips, such as the Stratford Residential, which includes creative sessions led by RSC artists and tickets to an RSC performance.


Live in a city that values the Arts and Humanities as much as you do

- did you know that inspiration for parts of The Lord of the Rings came from our very own campus (our clock tower Old Joe is thought to be the black tower of Isengard)! Explore Birmingham鈥檚 literary scene and get involved with the numerous on-campus writers groups, including our very own newspaper, radio and TV stations. Delve into the various city-wide literature festivals and take advantage of our exceptional resources, including our special collections and archives in the Cadbury Research Library and the Library of Birmingham, Europe鈥檚 largest regional library.


Top 15 for English in the Complete University 大象传媒 2025


11th for Philosophy in the Complete University 大象传媒 2025

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 22,860per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    12th out of 96 1

    11th out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    159 79%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    22nd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    73rd

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    154 73%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    9th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    27th

    2

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