BA (Hons) English Literature and History at Durham University

Delve into the excitement of the literary past and acquire a range of both literary-critical and historical knowledge. The Joint Honours in BA English Literature and History is a cross-disciplinary course, which develops and assesses skills that are common to both disciplines alongside others that are specific to each. The course offers you the opportunity to acquire a range of both literary-critical and historical knowledge.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: English Studies  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year of your degree, you will receive an introduction into the disciplines of literature and advanced historical study. In the second year, you are required to engage with a range of periods and styles of literary and historical study. The third year will include a dissertation as well as optional modules for both subjects. Compulsory modules include Approaches to Literary Studies, Doing History: Evidence, Methods and Challenges.

Career pathways

Our graduates are highly valued by employers. They progress into a diverse range of careers and sectors, including arts and theatre management, broadcasting, publishing and journalism, business, accounting, marketing and advertising, teaching, higher education, law, third sector and government positions.

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