BA (Hons) English Literature and History with Placement Year

Course Overview This combined English Literature and History degree offers a unique and enriching perspective by exploring how these two disciplines inform and illuminate each other. You will journey through centuries of literary masterpieces and pivotal historical events, from the English Renaissance to the modern day, gaining a deep understanding of the forces that have shaped our world. The program is designed to develop both critical academic knowledge and valuable applied skills for your future career. Key Program Highlights Diverse module options spanning from Elizabethan drama to contemporary poetry and from medieval conflicts to modern politics. Unique forms of coursework assessment and exciting field trips that take learning beyond the traditional classroom. Opportunities to engage with the annual Huddersfield Literature Festival and other dynamic events. A curriculum that examines the cultural, social, and political dimensions of key historical eras and literary movements. Excellent employment prospects fostered by a degree that develops critical analysis, research, and communication skills.