BA English and History (QV31)
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Course summary
Literary critics are often concerned with how historical forces shape poems, plays and novels, while historians are interested in how literary texts shape cultural and political history.
Our BA English and History joint honours course will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the relationship between these two distinct but complementary subjects.
You'll join two large departments, learning from experts and researchers in a wide range of fields, and be encouraged to develop expertise and research skills relevant to both.
Our mandatory units encourage analysis of the links between the two disciplines. Optional units, which are offered across both departments, will allow you to explore your own interests in particular periods of writing and history, and develop more subject-specific skills.
In your final-year, you'll bring everything together in a dissertation that combines the skills you have developed in both disciplines.
Course structure
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
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- Full information about our selection processes for English and History can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement - The admissions statement above relates to 2026 entry. The statement for 2027 entry will be available in summer 2026.