By field of study

45 humanities and languages degrees in the United Kingdom

4 institutions in 3 cities · typically €21,537–€21,711 per year (non-EU, 2026/27)

45programmes · 45 with detailed facts
3cities · most in Portsmouth
€21,711median per year · non-EU · 2026/27
40/40of those stating a language: English
Where

4 institutions on the map

Fees · per year · Non-EU/EEA citizens · 2026/27

Typically €21,537–€21,711

Middle half of 22 programmes with the same fee period, applicant category and year; the line is the median, €21,711. 22 of 45 publish a fee we can compare; the rest are not in this chart. Our calculation, EUR is approximate (ECB rate of 4 Nov 2026).

English Literature postgraduate research degrees (University of Portsmouth): €21,447History postgraduate research degrees (University of Portsmouth): €21,447Languages and Applied Linguistics postgraduate research degrees (University of Portsmouth): €21,447English Language and Literature, BA Hons (University of Greenwich): €21,537English Language and TESOL, BA Hons (University of Greenwich): €21,537English Literature, BA Hons (University of Greenwich): €21,537History and Politics, BA Hons (University of Greenwich): €21,537History, BA Hons (University of Greenwich): €21,537International Business with Language, BA Hons (University of Greenwich): €21,537Languages and International Relations, BA Hons (University of Greenwich): €21,537Masters by Research Advanced Cell and Tissue Culture Models (University of Hertfordshire): €21,711Masters by Research English Language and Communication (University of Hertfordshire): €21,711Masters by Research English Literature (University of Hertfordshire): €21,711Masters by Research History (University of Hertfordshire): €21,711Masters by Research Philosophy (University of Hertfordshire): €21,711PhD Advanced Cell and Tissue Culture Models (University of Hertfordshire): €21,711PhD English Language and Communication (University of Hertfordshire): €21,711PhD English Literature (University of Hertfordshire): €21,711PhD History (University of Hertfordshire): €21,711PhD Philosophy (University of Hertfordshire): €21,711Applied Linguistics, MA (University of Greenwich): €22,406English Literature, MA (University of Greenwich): €22,406€0€11,763€23,526
All 22 fees, cheapest first
English Literature postgraduate research degrees · University of Portsmouth€21,447
History postgraduate research degrees · University of Portsmouth€21,447
Languages and Applied Linguistics postgraduate research degrees · University of Portsmouth€21,447
English Language and Literature, BA Hons · University of Greenwich€21,537
English Language and TESOL, BA Hons · University of Greenwich€21,537
English Literature, BA Hons · University of Greenwich€21,537
History and Politics, BA Hons · University of Greenwich€21,537
History, BA Hons · University of Greenwich€21,537
International Business with Language, BA Hons · University of Greenwich€21,537
Languages and International Relations, BA Hons · University of Greenwich€21,537
Masters by Research Advanced Cell and Tissue Culture Models · University of Hertfordshire€21,711
Masters by Research English Language and Communication · University of Hertfordshire€21,711
Masters by Research English Literature · University of Hertfordshire€21,711
Masters by Research History · University of Hertfordshire€21,711
Masters by Research Philosophy · University of Hertfordshire€21,711
PhD Advanced Cell and Tissue Culture Models · University of Hertfordshire€21,711
PhD English Language and Communication · University of Hertfordshire€21,711
PhD English Literature · University of Hertfordshire€21,711
PhD History · University of Hertfordshire€21,711
PhD Philosophy · University of Hertfordshire€21,711
Applied Linguistics, MA · University of Greenwich€22,406
English Literature, MA · University of Greenwich€22,406
The mix

What these 45 programmes look like

Bars share one scale: the full bar is all 45 programmes.

By level

  • Bachelor22
  • Master12
  • Doctorate11

Language of instruction

  • English40

40 of 45 state a language.

Length

  • 1 year2
  • 3 years8
  • 4 years2

12 of 45 state a length.

Compare

8 to start with

Picked by how distinctive and well documented they are, at most two per institution. Never paid.

Comparison of 8 humanities and languages degrees in the United Kingdom
ProgrammeLevelLengthLanguageFee
Applied Linguistics and TESOL MAPortsmouth · PortsmouthMasterNot statedEnglish£19,500 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA ≈ €23,364
Translation Studies (Distance Learning) MAPortsmouth · PortsmouthMasterNot statedNot stated£11,500 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA ≈ €13,779
MA Literature and Culture (Online)Hertfordshire · HatfieldMasterNot statedEnglish£11,310 total · 2026/27 · all nationalities ≈ €13,551
BA (Hons) International Business with Modern LanguagesHertfordshire · HatfieldBachelorNot statedEnglish£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA ≈ €21,531
Applied Linguistics, MAGreenwich · LondonMaster1 yearEnglish£18,700 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU ≈ €22,406
English Literature, MAGreenwich · LondonMaster1 yearEnglish£18,700 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU ≈ €22,406
PhD English LiteratureWest London · LondonDoctorate4 yearsEnglish£16,000 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU ≈ €19,171
PhD Translational MedicineWest London · LondonDoctorate4 yearsEnglish£16,000 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU ≈ €19,171
About this list

What is in it

Bachelor, master and doctorate programmes that we classify under humanities and languages (our classification from the programme's field codes). Limited to programmes in the United Kingdom. Programmes closed to new students are left out.

We list 45 programmes (humanities and languages degrees in the United Kingdom) at 4 institutions, spread over 3 cities; the most are in Portsmouth (19). The largest providers are University of Portsmouth (19), University of Hertfordshire (13) and University of Greenwich (11); 1 other institution have fewer. By level: 22 bachelor's, 12 master's and 11 doctoral.

Among the 22 that publish a per year fee for non-EU applicants in 2026/27, the middle half costs €21,537 to €21,711 and the median is €21,711. The lowest is €21,447 at Portsmouth; the highest is €22,406 at Greenwich. Most common length: 3 years (8 of 12 that state one), from 1 year to 4 years. All 40 that state a language are taught in English. 10 of 45 mention an internship and 5 of 45 mention a semester abroad. The next published start or deadline is 1 Dec 2026 (Masters by Research Advanced Cell and Tissue Culture Models). Facts were last checked on 31 Oct 2026; each figure links to its source on the programme page.

More programmes

12 more, then the full list

£10,000 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA ≈ €11,982
1 yr
length
MasterOnlinePart-timeEnglish
Rolling start
£10,000–£19,500 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €11,982–€23,364
2 yr
length
MasterInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start
£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

46% languages and communication · 16% society, ethics and law

BachelorSemester abroadScholarships
£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

51% languages and communication · 17% free electives

BachelorSemester abroadScholarships

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Modern Languages BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

64% languages and communication · 12% projects and labs

BachelorSemester abroadScholarships
£5,238–£17,900 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €6,276–€21,447
3 yr
length
DoctorateOnlinePart-timeEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

History postgraduate research degrees

£5,238–£17,900 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €6,276–€21,447
3 yr
length
DoctorateOnlinePart-timeEnglish
£5,238–£17,900 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €6,276–€21,447
3 yr
length
DoctorateOnlinePart-timeEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

English and History BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

35% free electives · 24% society, ethics and law

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
£355–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €425–€22,526

54% languages and communication · 20% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

49% languages and communication · 21% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

English Literature BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

33% free electives · 30% languages and communication

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
All 45 programmes by institution
Questions

Quick answers

How many humanities and languages degrees in the United Kingdom do you list?

45 programmes at 4 institutions in the United Kingdom. 45 of them have detailed facts with sources on their own pages.

How much do humanities and languages degrees in the United Kingdom cost?

Among 22 programmes that publish a per year fee for non-EU applicants in 2026/27, the middle half costs €21,537 to €21,711, with a median of €21,711 (about, converted to EUR at the ECB rate; our calculation). 23 more do not publish a comparable fee. Always confirm on the institution's page.

Which humanities and languages degrees in the United Kingdom are taught in English?

40 of the 40 that state a language of instruction are taught in English. The language is shown on each programme card.

How long do humanities and languages degrees in the United Kingdom take?

8 of 12 that state a length last 3 years. Lengths range from 1 year to 4 years.

Which institutions offer humanities and languages degrees in the United Kingdom?

University of Portsmouth (19), University of Hertfordshire (13), University of Greenwich (11) and University of West London (2).

Do humanities and languages degrees in the United Kingdom include an internship?

10 of 45 mention internship on their official pages. The others do not say, which does not mean they do not offer it.

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