BA (Hons) English and History at University of Southampton

Enhance your knowledge of history and literature in English by studying them together on this English and History degree. You could study the novels of Jane Austen alongside the history of the naval wars at the time she wrote. Or, you could study African literature to gain a different perspective on the history of the modern city.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is exciting and varied. In English, you’ll think about what texts do in the world while studying a wide range of writing, from the medieval period to now. You’ll choose from a selection of creative writing modules.

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, journalist, copy editor, proofreader, secondary school teacher, web content manager, writer.

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