English Literature and History BA
Standard A-level offer for English Literature and History BA at Birmingham (2027 entry): AAB. Required subjects: No compulsory A-level subject; at least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject is preferred. Verified October 2026 against the official course page.
A-level entry requirements · 2027 entry
- Standard offer
- AAB
- Admissions tests
- None stated
- Required subjects
- No compulsory A-level subject; at least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject is preferred.
- Recommended subjects
- English Literature, English Language, History
- Notes
- If you are not taking A-level English Literature or English Language and Literature, GCSE English Literature grade 7 is required; if you are not taking A-level History (or Medieval, Ancient or Early Modern History), GCSE History grade 7 is required. Applicants taking the EPQ may also receive an alternative offer one grade lower plus grade B in the EPQ (applies if Birmingham is your firm choice). Applicants taking Core Maths (and not A-level Maths) may also receive an alternative offer one grade lower plus grade B in Core Maths (firm choice only).
- Source
- Official course page · verified October 2026
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No compulsory A-level subject; at least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject is preferred.
What is the standard A-level offer for English Literature and History BA?
AAB. If you are not taking A-level English Literature or English Language and Literature, GCSE English Literature grade 7 is required; if you are not taking A-level History (or Medieval, Ancient or Early Modern History), GCSE History grade 7 is required.