BA English and History with Year Abroad at University of Southampton

Improve your knowledge of history and literature in English by studying them together. You could read fiction from Africa to help you understand European political history. You could gain new insights into the reign of James I by immersing yourself in the theatre of his time.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (with year abroad)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll explore literature in English, starting in the medieval era. You'll study history from the ancient world up to the present day. Both subjects include modules that focus on other countries and cultures.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including book sellers and publishers, local council libraries, universities, education providers, museums, media groups, magazine and newspapers, local and national government. Careers directly related to the course include digital copywriter, editorial assistant, lexicographer, magazine journalist, copy editor and proofreader, secondary school teacher, web content manager, bid writer.

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