BA History and English Literature

The BA History and English Literature course offered by the University of Reading is a dynamic and extensive programme, offering students the opportunity to delve deep into the periods and places that interest them most. It allows students to split their time evenly between the two subjects and investigate the intriguing correlation between historical events and literary expression.Course Content: The BA History and English Literature program provides a diverse syllabus which covers a wide range of historical periods from the Crusades to the Cold War, and a variety of locations around the globe. The literary aspects of the course allow students to study writers and texts from the Renaissance to the present day, including works written in English from all over the world.Key Modules: This program is designed to help students gain a solid understanding of historical methodologies, theories of literary study, concepts, and debates. It ensures students are well acquainted with the impacts of historical events on literary expression. Students will also have an optional module to study a foreign language.Accreditations: The University of Reading is ranked in the top 150 worldwide for both English Language and Literature and History (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2021). Future Careers: A joint degree in History and English Literature can lead to a range of careers. Past students have found success in journalism, law, teaching, marketing, arts administration, publishing, sales, IT, and business analysis, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.