BA (Hons) History and English Literature

The History and English Literature BA (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University combines the study of History and English Literature that aims to expand students' understanding of the past while honing their literary skills. The degree offers insights into both disciplines and fosters an understanding of the connections between historical events and literary movements.Course Content: The three-year full-time course covers a wide range of topics, with year one introducing fundamental knowledge via modules like 'Exploring English Literature' and 'Introduction to History'. The second year introduces specialized studies with modules like 'Historical Research Methods' and 'Researching Literature'. In the third year, students engage in more independent study, working on a Dissertation and choosing from a range of specialized modules.Key Modules: Key Modules include 'The Making of the Modern World', 'Understanding Civilizations: An Historical Introduction', 'Historical Research Methods', 'Researching Literature', 'Literature and War', 'Dissertation (English Literature)'.Future Careers: Graduates in the History and English Literature BA (Hons) have a wide array of career options available. They may work in fields such as teaching, writing and editing, public administration, the heritage industry, journalism, marketing, public relations, or go on to postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.