BA (Hons) History and English at Aston University

The BA (Hons) History and English programme offers a well-rounded combination of historical exploration and language mastery, with practical experiences like field trips to historical sites and hands-on research in local archives. The programme delves into topics such as nationalism, state-building, war and peace, religious conflicts, and globalisation's historical context. Within the English segment, you will master effective communication, analysing various texts from poetry and plays to social media.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years with integrated placement year (international students may opt out of the placement year)  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Learning and Working in a Digital World, Fundamentals of Communication, Ideas that Shape Society, Rewriting History: Narrative Genres and Techniques, The Making of the Modern World, What's Trending? Debating the Challenges of Our Time and others. Second year core modules: Case Studies in Global History, Making Histories: Methods, Theories, Controversies, Sounds, Structures and Style, English in Context. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

Our BA (Hons) History and English programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £29,600 three years after graduating (English studies, Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025).

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