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BA English and History

University of Leeds

Institution
University of Leeds
Level
undergraduate
Subject
English and History
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
QV31
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 35

Entry requirements

A level: AAB (specific subject requirements) BTEC: We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. IB: 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level

About this course

BA in English and History, an English and History degree focused on the study of prose, poetry, drama, and specialist historical themes. Core topics include Research Methods. The course spans three years and culminates in a final-year project and dissertation. The first year covers the foundations through Reading Between the Lines, Literature, Culture and Critique, Exploring History, and Diverse Histories of Britain. The second year continues with History in Practice, Writing Environments: Literature, Nature, Culture, and Body Language: Literature and Embodiment. The final year focuses on advanced study and independent work through the Final Year Project, Textual Editing Project, Public History Project, and History Dissertation.

Modules

  • Reading Between the Lines
  • Literature, Culture and Critique
  • Exploring History
  • Diverse Histories of Britain
  • History in Practice
  • Writing Environments: Literature, Nature, Culture
  • Body Language: Literature and Embodiment
  • Final Year Project
  • Textual Editing Project
  • Public History Project
  • History Dissertation