BA (Hons) English/History

The BA English & History course at York University offers a chance to study English and History simultaneously. With expert tutors in English and History, the course structure allows for a well-balanced study of both subjects. The course encourages students to explore connections between the two disciplines, with modules that cover a wide range of topics.Course Content: The course gives students an opportunity to delve into the history and literature of varying periods, regions and themes. The three-year course entails the study of medieval, early modern and modern periods of history alongside English literature from the medieval period to the 21st century. Students have the opportunity to specialize their studies as they progress, choosing modules that focus on periods and themes that interest them the most.Key Modules: Core modules for the first year include Approaches to History, Writing Critically, Renaissance Drama, and Modernism. In successive years, students have a range of modules to choose from within the two disciplines, like Modern Literature and Culture, American Slavery, Crime and Punishment in England, and more.Future Careers: The course helps to prepare students for a variety of careers. Through the course structure and module content, students develop skills such as research, analysis, and communication. Graduates from this course have gone on to work in sectors such as journalism, teaching, publishing, marketing, finance, and the creative industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.