BA History and English at University of Roehampton

BA (Single Honours) combining History and English. Students study how historical events inspire literature and how literature reshapes history, including postcolonial narratives, Cold War conflicts, London in literature and Shakespeare in the modern world. The degree ends with an independent research capstone project.

Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Discovering Literature and The History Lab; later modules include Britain from the Blitz to Brexit, London in Literature, Romantic and Victorian Literature and Revolutions and Authoritarianism in Modern Latin America. Assessment includes vlogs, podcasts, portfolios, essays and a final-year capstone project; a placement year is available.

Career pathways

Publishing and editing; teaching and education; journalism, media and podcasting; heritage, museums and culture; public service, NGOs and community work; marketing, communications and content creation; policy, research and think tanks; postgraduate study.

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