BA (Hons) English Literature and History at York St John University

Bring the past to life by exploring both the history and the literature of many different times, places and peoples. Literature and History often inform and interact with each other, offering different perspectives on the events of the past and the people behind them. Studied together, these subjects will give you a deeper understanding of people, the world around us, and how we got to where we are today.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to Literary Studies 1; Introduction to Literary Studies 2; Global York: A Social and Cultural History of the City; United States: Empire of Liberty?; History Pathways; English Literature Research Project OR Dissertation in History. Optional modules include Researching and Presenting the Past; Writing, Research and Literature; People and Nature: An Environmental History; Literature at Work; Making History; Tyranny and Majesty: Kingship in Late Medieval England.

Career pathways

English Literature and History are versatile subjects which can lead to a variety of exciting career paths. This course teaches you to solve complex problems through independent critical thinking, use varied sources of information to form conclusions, and present your arguments both verbally and in writing. Example roles include Publishing; Journalism; Marketing or PR; Historical research; Heritage and Tourism; Archives.

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