BA(Hons) History and English Language

The History and English Language BA (Hons) is a full-time undergraduate course offered by the University of Huddersfield. This course offers students the unique opportunity to study history and the English language in tandem over the course of three years. The blend of these two complementary subjects provides a broad understanding of both and enhances skills in critically analysing texts, sources, and discourses.Course Content: The course structure is divided into three years. Year 1 offers an introduction to historical studies and English language, with foundational modules like 'Cultures of Childhood', 'Analysing Discourse', 'English Sound Structure', and 'The Evolution of English'. The second year allows further specialization in both domains with modules such as 'History in Practice', 'Children's Literature & Childhood' and 'Intercultural Communication'. Moving into Year 3, students can tailor their learning to their interests by choosing from a variety of elective modules, while also completing a final year project.Key Modules: Some key modules across all years of study include 'Introduction to Historical Studies', 'Analysing Discourse', 'English Sound Structure', 'The Evolution of English', 'History in Practice', 'Children's Literature & Childhood', 'Intercultural Communication', and various final-year project modules.Accreditations: This course is fully accredited by the University of Huddersfield.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue a diverse range of careers, with many moving into teaching, public relations, management, and administration. This course also equips students with skills that are highly valued by employers, such as analysis, independent thinking, information handling, and communication, which are beneficial to a host of different professions.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.