/ Undergraduate /
Start date:
You'll need:
112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code:
VQ31
VQ30 (If choosing Foundation Year)
On-Campus Open Day
Saturday 12 July 2025
Discover the intertwined narratives of literature and history, allowing them to analyse how language and storytelling have been used to document history.
Did you know?
Roehampton has been ranked 11th best in the UK for History for excellent student support, and top 5 for English in London (The Guardian League Table 2024).
You'll learn how historians and literature scholars operate, with practical opportunities to engage in public discourse and digital humanities projects.
Top modern university in London in History
(Complete University Guide 2025)
Ranked 12th best History programme in the UK
Guardian League Table 2024
History ranked 1st in London for Academic Support
National Student Survey 2024
Foundation Year
This course can also be studied with a foundation year (September entry only).
Modules
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This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
Find out more about how we'll support you
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
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Skills
History and English combines aspects of BA History and BA English Literature to create a contemporary blend of analytical skills.
Our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;
- Understanding broad historical concepts
- Traditional research
- Communication
- Analytical analysis of texts
- Ability to write both creatively and professionally
- Digital literacies to uncover the past and current affairs
You will also have good outcomes linked to working in the heritage industry, as well as a broad set of humanities-orientated education opportunities which will prepare you for a range of roles in many diverse fields.
Learning
Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculum working with leading experts.
Working in both small groups and individually, you’ll enjoy a mix of lectures and seminars as you work through progressive modules, including:
- American History from Columbus to Cold War
- Making History
- Discovering Literature
- Creative and Professional Writing
- Childhood: Histories, Lives and Stories
In year 2 you will study the Applied Humanities: Professional Practice and Placement module, which will allow you to apply your skills in hands-on experiences. In Year 3, you will study the new Humanities Project module, which will support projects across the humanities disciplines.
Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by a dedicated and passionate team of lecturers and sector professionals.
Why did our past students study BA History and BA English Literature at the University of Roehampton?
“As part of my History degree, I've had the opportunity to participate in a variety of stimulating events, projects, and field excursions that have improved my academic performance. One memorable event was a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum, where we were able to examine and analyse historical artifacts firsthand. This hands-on experience helped me to combine academic information with tangible historical objects, which aided my comprehension of various time periods.” - Fouzia Lahouid, BA History
“The reason why I chose to study English literature specifically at Roehampton was down to the teaching staff I met at the time and also the positive feedback I got on open days from other students. The best thing about studying at Roehampton was the support I had from amazing lecturers. Everyone was so approachable and I never felt that I couldn’t just go and knock on a door for help.” - Saara Ismail Mahomed, BA English Literature
Assessment
Push yourself further with real-world assignments.
Throughout the course, you’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding and practical skills, while giving you a taste practices within the workplace. These include:
- Digital portfolios
- Research project presentations
- Essays
- Practical assessments involving research and data collection
This programme tests critical and creative thinking through coursework
Career
This degree challenges you to think globally and comparatively to engage with cultural, social, economic, political, and intellectual history.
You will learn how historians and literature scholars operate, with practical opportunities to engage in public discourse and digital humanities projects.
Wherever you want to go in the future, you’ll be preparing for the world of work from day one at Roehampton, with regular access to:
- Career development events
- Guest industry speakers
- Networking opportunities
- Personalised mentoring and careers support
You’ll graduate ready to grab every opportunity that comes your way.
Our careers support team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Open days
Get a real taste of our campus, community and what it’s like to study at Roehampton
Applying
Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.
Entry tariff
112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees
UK (home) tuition fees
Undergraduate degree: £9,535
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for UK students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Entry tariff
112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees
EU and international tuition fees
Undergraduate degree: £16,950
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
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