English and History | Leeds Beckett University

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Course summary

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 the BA English and History course at Leeds Beckett University?

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, with dedicated joint honours modules
Expert careers service

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Application codes

Course code:: QV32
Institution code:: L27

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