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Undergraduate English, History and Philosophy courses

Explore language and communication; write to tell fiction or truths; or study the big ideas that have shaped our past and present. Prepare for a career that's relevant for the future.

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Creative Writing

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Explore professional creative writing techniques
  • Get feedback on your work from professional writers
  • Study in the creative and cultural hub of Cambridge
Course details Apply

English

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Study a range of literary texts, from novels to films, and develop your ability to read and respond critically
  • Explore the power of the English language in communication
  • Study in the heart of Cambridge and develop transferable skills for your future career
Course details Apply

English Language and Communication

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Discover how language shapes people’s ideas, attitudes and identities
  • Study a language through our Anglia Language Programme
  • Gain professional experience with an optional placement year
Course details Apply

English Literature

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation year
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Explore how literature has influenced different societies over the centuries
  • Delve into the classics and genres including sci-fi and children’s literature
  • Enhance your professional CV with a semester abroad
Course details Apply

History

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Come face-to-face with the past to reflect on the present and future
  • Hands-on experiences with our local links in Cambridge
  • Enhance your professional CV with a semester abroad
Course details Apply

Liberal Arts

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop your understanding of our complex world through subjects including English, history, philosophy and politics
  • Shape your own degree with our range of optional modules
  • Take part in live briefs, learn a new language, and develop your career skills
Course details Apply

Philosophy

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Grapple with the big questions that have puzzled humans for centuries
  • Develop problem solving, critical thinking and judgement skills
  • Enhance your professional CV with a semester abroad
Course details Apply

Philosophy and English Literature

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Explore the questions and the literature that have engaged for centuries
  • Gain valuable research skills and develop your critical thinking
  • Engage in discussions and debates through our Philosophy Society
Course details Apply

Writing and English Literature

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop as a professional writer while exploring the writing that shaped us
  • Hands-on experience in an optional placement year
  • Make the most of Cambridge’s creative scene with our local links
Course details Apply

Writing and Film

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop your writing and filmmaking skills while delving into the medium
  • The opportunity to screen your work at Cambridge Arts Picturehouse
  • Make the most of Cambridge’s creative scene with our local links
Course details Apply
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