English and History

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years HistoryEnglish literature and creative writing

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

Put the text into context. Combine a love of literature with a passion for the past on this English and history joint honours degree.

If you’re an innovative thinker who thrives on the stimulating combination of English literature and history, this qualification will appeal to you.

As part of your course, you’ll:

  • Learn about the relationship between the two subjects by critically and creatively focusing on specific time periods or themes

  • Analyse the key genres of prose, poetry and drama

  • Explore the relationship between historical developments and genres of creative literature, including detective fiction and postcolonial literatures

  • Engage critically with literary texts from a variety of historical periods, cultures, and genres, from the early modern era to the present day

  • Gain an understanding of human developments, ranging from the 17th century to the 20th century

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    Building your future potential

    As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, you’ll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities.

    You’ll learn from tutors who are widely published and actively researching new topics, providing fresh course content that is constantly evolving.

    We regularly offer cultural studies seminars where visiting lecturers present and elaborate on their own literary or historical research.

    Why study English and History at Leeds Beckett University...

  • We are ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK for studying History*

  • Strong and meaningful partnerships with community organisations

  • We offer distinctive and creative programmes that are responsive to the changes taking place in society

  • Explore two subjects in detail on an interdisciplinary course

  • Study dedicated joint honours modules

  • Expert careers service

    **2024 Guardian Subject League Tables

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    History, English literature and creative writing

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    Leeds Beckett University

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