BA (Hons) History with English

The English and History course offered by the University of Ulster blends the study of English Literature and History, providing a strong foundation for students in both subjects. This three-year program is evenly divided between English Literature and History, allowing students to draw links between literary texts and historical contexts. The course offers mandatory modules in English and History, along with a range of optional modules.Course Content: This course is divided into three years. The first year focuses on introducing students to the subjects, with modules covering areas such as Irish History, Literary Genres, and Narrative. In the second year, students begin to look more critically at literature and history, focusing on historical and literary theory. The final year allows student the choice to specialize in a particular area of interest - be it early modern Europe or 20th Century American History, or Victorian literature or postmodern narrative.Key Modules: Core modules include The Short Story, Medieval to Renaissance English Literature, Early Modern Europe, and Narratives of American Experience. Optional modules comprise of Irish Literature, 20th Century Literature, Early Modern Ireland, America After 1945 among others.Future Careers: With a degree in English and History, graduates can pursue a multitude of career paths, including journalism, teaching, public relations, heritage and museum management, tourism, civil service, and more.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the University of Ulster.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.