English and History BA Honours
UCAS Code: QV31 (3 Years)

Graduate destinations for this subject

Find out what recent graduates went on to do and view graduate destinations statistics.

As this is a new course, we do not have any graduate destinations statistics yet. You can view statistics for related courses below.

These statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation:

English and History careers

As an English and History student, you will develop a broad range of skills which are highly regarded by employers in many sectors, including the ability to:

  • analyse and summarise material
  • work to a deadline
  • critically evaluate evidence, organise ideas and present a coherent argument
  • present complex material accurately, clearly and persuasively

As a result our graduates enter a wide variety of careers, including:

  • finance
  • management
  • information
  • education
  • human resources
  • journalism
  • law
  • media
  • marketing
  • PR
  • politics
  • publishing
  • teaching
  • writing

Qualities such as self-motivation, teamwork and leadership may also be gained through non-academic activities and work experience.

Watch video interviews with former English students talking about their experiences at Newcastle and their careers since graduating on the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics website.

Find out more about the career options for English and History from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.

Careers and employability at Newcastle

Newcastle University consistently has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK. 93.4% of our 2011 UK/EU graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating. More than three quarters (78.7%) of our graduates who entered employment achieved a graduate level position.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through an initiative called ncl+ which enables you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you the edge in the employment market after you graduate.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers.