BA (Hons) English and History

The English and History undergraduate degree at Queen Mary University of London is a popular joint degree programme that allows students to equally balance their study of English literature and History. Taught by world-leaders in both fields, the course encourages students to examine the connections and contrasts between the two disciplines and apply these perspectives to a broad spectrum of cultural contexts.Course Content: The programme consists of in-depth study of British and American literatures, histories and cultures, from the middle ages to the present day. Students are able to pick modules from English and History curriculums, allowing them to tailor their degree to their own particular interests. The course explores topics such as global politics, identities and cultures, literature and the mind, and the history and theory of empires.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include ‘Lives and Voices: Sources for Medieval History’, ‘The Making of Britain’, ‘English in Practice’, ‘Poetry’, ‘The Making of Modern Britain’, and ‘Postcolonial and Global Literatures’. Future Careers: The joint programme of English and History provides students with a wide range of useful and transferable skills, including the ability to construct arguments, write critically, manage workload and work within a team. Graduates have found success in a wide range of careers including journalism, publishing, advertising, teaching, public relations, finance and the civil service.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.