BA (Hons) English and History

English literary works have always reflected the rich culture of the period in which they were written. With this course you’ll have a chance to appreciate why. Our English degree helps you to become a fine-tuned critic of poetry, prose and drama - and a well-developed writer in your own right.

Key facts

• Texts from British, European and American writing are covered
• Vibrant discussions - share your passion for literature with like-minded students
• Independent learning - focus on a literary style or time period of your choice for your final year dissertation

Typical course content:

• critical theory
• introduction to drama and film
• introduction to narrative
• introduction to poetry
• adapting Shakespeare
• postwar British writing
• romantic writing
• Victorian writing
• world literature
• modernism and culture
• postmodern writing
• postcolonial writing
• gender, sexuality and writing
• dissertation: personal research

Study themes from Medieval Welsh, British and European History through to Renaissance and Modern Day History alongside English. A perfect academic complement to English, you can combine your articulation as a reader and writer with the investigative and critical thinking skills of the historian.

English

Modules

Level 4/ year 1

• Introduction to Poetry (20 credits)
• Introduction to Narrative (20)
• Introduction to Drama and Film (20)
• Critical Theory (20)

Level 5/ year 2

• Adapting Shakespeare (20)
• Romantic Writing (20)
• Victorian Writing (20)
• Post War British Writing (20)
• World Literature 1 (writings in English) (20)
• World Literature 2 (writings in translation) (20)

Level 6

• Gender, Sexuality and Writing (20)
• Modernism and Culture (20)
• Postcolonial Writing (20)
• Postmodern Writing (20)
• Dissertation (40)

History

Modules

Level 1

• Craft of the Historian (20 credits)
• Timelines (20 credits)
• Britain and Europe 1870 – 1945 (20 credits)
• Crime and Culture in Victorian Britain (20 credits)
• Making the News (20 credits)
• Life and Society in 14th Century England (20 credits)

Level 2

• Colonial America (20 credits)
• The Aristocratic Century (20 credits)
• Local History Studies (20 credits)
• Elizabethan State and Society (20 credits)
• Age of Discovery 1450 – 1600 (20 credits)
• Society and Culture in Wales 1000–1642 (20 credits)

Level 3

• Revolution and Readjustment 1625-1690 (20 credits)
• The Rise of a New Society in England and Wales: 1750 – 1850 (20 credits)
• Nationalism: Europe’s Legacy (20 credits)
• 19th Century Wales (20 credits)
• American Frontiers in the 19th Century (20 credits)
• Dissertation (20 credits)

Course duration

Full-time

Three years

Part-time

Six years

Fees

Full time 2013/14 £6435

Entry requirements and applying

The academic requirements for this course are 240 UCAS tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account. It is preferable that you have studied A level English.