History and Literature (Including Placement Year) BA

What you are signing up for

History and Literature (Including Placement Year) is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course at The University of Essex in Colchester, leading to a BA. It sits in English studies and History and archaeology and Combined, general or negotiated studies within language and area studies. A placement year is available, which counts towards the work experience UK employers look for.

• Visa: the university is a licensed student sponsor and can issue your CAS.
• Work after graduating: the Graduate visa gives you two years (18 months for applications from January 2027) to work in the UK without a sponsor after this degree.
• Money to prove: nine months’ maintenance plus any first-year tuition still owed; use the calculator with the fee the university quotes.

Straight answers

How much does History and Literature (Including Placement Year) at The University of Essex cost for international students?

The university has not published a verified international fee for this course yet; check its international fees page and use our cost calculator with the figure they quote.

Can The University of Essex sponsor a Student visa?

Yes. The University of Essex is on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors, so it can issue the CAS you need for a Student visa.

What do graduates of History and Literature (Including Placement Year) at The University of Essex earn?

Discover Uni reports a median salary of £28,000 15 months after graduating, with 85% of graduates in work or further study.