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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

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Investigate and analyse universal themes like love and morality through literary texts and philosophical problems.You’ll learn to combine persuasive expression in the study of literature with different philosophical perspectives, as you discover how literary culture and society have influenced each other. By studying both, students can explore questions about human existence, identity, and values through diverse lenses: literary texts often dramatise philosophical questions, while philosophy provides a structured way of interrogating those themes.


Why study this course?

- Choose to combine complementary modules, like Gender and Sexuality in literature with Feminist Philosophy.- 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.- Explore Birmingham’s literary scene and get involved with the numerous on-campus writer’s 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’s largest regional library.


Top 15 for English in the Complete University Guide 2025


11th for Philosophy in the Complete University Guide 2025

Tuition fees

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(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

    12th

  • Campus address

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

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
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 89 1

    11th out of 45

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    141 68%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    25th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    42nd

    21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    136 68%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    11th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    15th

    14

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