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Degree Guide
What to study with English Literature, History and Philosophy
English Literature, History and Philosophy form a classic humanities combination. Explore degree paths in Law, Philosophy, History, English and PPE.
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What these subjects say about you
This is about as classically 'humanities' a combination as exists — built entirely around close reading, careful argument and independent thinking, with very little quantitative content at all. Students who choose all three tend to genuinely enjoy ideas for their own sake, and to be comfortable with long stretches of independent reading and writing, which most traditional humanities degrees expect from day one.
Degrees worth considering
Philosophy
Trains you to construct and dismantle arguments with real precision — the most natural single-subject extension of this combination.
English Literature
If literary analysis is your strongest pull, a dedicated English degree develops critical thinking and writing at the highest level.
History
Equally natural if you prefer evidence and explanation over close textual or philosophical analysis specifically.
Law (LLB)
All three subjects build exactly the reasoning and writing skills Law rewards, even without a dedicated Law A-level.
Theology / Religious Studies
Worth considering if Philosophy's ethical and metaphysical questions are your favourite part — a more rigorous discipline than many expect.
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