BA (Hons) English Literature and History at University of East Anglia

Literature and history share the same foundation: storytelling. On this dynamic course, you’ll explore how stories shape our past and identities. Study texts and cultures across time and discover how they shape our present.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available) (year abroad available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll engage with both subjects from day one. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: English Literature: Beginnings, Epic Storytelling and Ancient Myth, Writing Across Borders, The Rise of the Machines: Writing and Reading in the Age of AI. Year 2: History's Stories.

Career pathways

With a degree in English Literature and History, you could launch a career as a: Publishing Editor: Shape the literary landscape by commissioning or editing new books, like our former student Izzy Heritage Officer: Build on your historical and literary knowledge in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage Teacher: Shape the new generation of thinkers by sharing your love of language, history, and storytelling Advocacy Officer (NGO): Make a real difference in the world by shaping the stories that most need telling today Archive Librarian: Preserve historical documents, writers’ papers, and manage and curate physical and digital materials for public use

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