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Degree Guide
What to study with History, English Literature and Politics
History, English Literature and Politics build strong reading, writing and argument skills. Explore Law, PPE, History and Politics degree options.
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What these subjects say about you
This combination is built almost entirely around argument, evidence and written analysis — and it tends to attract students who genuinely enjoy reading widely and forming their own opinions, rather than just absorbing facts. It's one of the most flexible humanities combinations for university applications, since the core skill it develops (constructing a persuasive, evidenced argument) is exactly what Law, PPE, Politics and straight History departments are all looking for.
Degrees worth considering
Law (LLB)
Rewards precisely the skills this combination builds: clarity of argument, command of language, and comfort with complex written material.
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
The classic destination for students who want to understand how societies are organised and argued about, without committing to one single discipline.
History
If History is genuinely your favourite of the three, a straight History degree remains one of the most respected and flexible humanities choices.
Politics (BA)
A strong option if your real interest is in how power and governance work specifically, rather than history or literature more broadly.
English Literature
Worth considering if literary analysis is what excites you most — it opens into media, publishing, law and academia just as readily as the others.
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