Modern History and English Literature - Two-year Accelerated Degree BA (Hons)

**This degree involves the study of historical themes and concepts in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; combined with critical theory and a range of interesting texts within English literature.**<br/><br/>Our two-year fast-track degrees are awarded by the University of Surrey. They have been created so that you can:<br/><br/><br/>- Start your career or masters course a year sooner<br/><br/><br/>- Save money by paying for just two years’ tuition fees<br/><br/><br/>- Save money on the costs associated with being a student<br/><br/><br/>- Based at Farnborough College of Technology, we offer classroom-based lectures, a small campus experience and plenty of personalised support. This makes us a popular choice locally for those who want to study higher education in a down-to-earth setting – where you won’t get lost in the crowd.<br/><br/><br/>Modules chosen at Level 5 and Level 6 will define the particular degree title awarded, of either BA (Hons) Modern History with English Literature or BA (Hons) English Literature with Modern History.<br/><br/>**What will I study?**<br/><br/>**English Literature**<br/>English literature is naturally an ideal subject for those with a passion for books, reading, and the spoken word. We encounter literature every day - in books, magazines, poetry, advertising, plays, song lyrics, and TV boxsets. The ability to analyse these texts and their subtle meanings is a skill that could lead to a range of interesting careers.<br/><br/>At Farnborough, you will read a range of stimulating and diverse texts. This ranges from the Renaissance period to the modern day while learning about historical contexts, gender and literature, poetic language and more along the way.<br/><br/>A degree in English will hone your own communication skills and encourage creative writing – skills that can help set you apart from other graduates when starting your new career.<br/><br/>**Modern History**<br/>Looking to the past is essential in beginning to understand the way of the modern world. Recent history has seen devastating world wars, new technologies and shifts in world powers. By studying modern history with us, you will start to uncover a number of interesting topics and events that continue to shape the world we live in.<br/><br/>Our modern history degree covers topics as diverse as the Victorians, sexualities and politics. Along the way, you will also discover how to understand and research the past in great depth.