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English Literature and Philosophy - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

Course options

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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’ll 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’ll 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.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,860per year

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

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • 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

    11th out of 93 1

    11th out of 46

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    154 73%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    31st

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    63rd

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    150 71%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    9th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    29th

    2

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