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BA History and English

University of Oxford

Institution
University of Oxford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
History and English
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
VQ13
Typical offer
A-level AAA

Entry requirements

A level: AAA IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL

About this course

BA in History and English, an English and History degree focusing on the intersection of literary and historical studies. Core topics include Historical Research. The course includes dedicated interdisciplinary classes in the first year, a bridge paper examined by extended essay in the second year, and an interdisciplinary dissertation in the final year, with all interdisciplinary elements co-taught by a historian and a literary scholar. The first year covers the foundations through Introduction to English Language and Literature (interdisciplinary component), one period paper from single honours English Language and Literature, and one British History paper from single honours History.

Modules

  • Introduction to English Language and Literature (interdisciplinary component)
  • One period paper from single honours English Language and Literature
  • One British History paper from single honours History
  • One of: Approaches to History; Historiography; optional subject (from single honours History)