English and History BA (Hons)

**Put the text into context. Combine a love of literature with a passion for the past on this English and history joint honours degree.**<br/><br/>If you’re an innovative thinker who thrives on the stimulating combination of English literature and history, this qualification will appeal to you.<br/><br/>As part of your course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Learn about the relationship between the two subjects by critically and creatively focusing on specific time periods or themes<br/><br/><br/>- Analyse the key genres of prose, poetry and drama<br/><br/><br/>- Explore the relationship between historical developments and genres of creative literature, including detective fiction and postcolonial literatures<br/><br/><br/>- Engage critically with literary texts from a variety of historical periods, cultures, and genres, from the early modern era to the present day<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an understanding of human developments, ranging from the 17th century to the 20th century <br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>**Building your future potential**<br/><br/>As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, you’ll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities.<br/><br/>You’ll learn from tutors who are widely published and actively researching new topics, providing fresh course content that is constantly evolving. <br/><br/>We regularly offer cultural studies seminars where visiting lecturers present and elaborate on their own literary or historical research.<br/><br/>**Why study English and History at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- We are ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK for studying History*<br/><br/><br/>- Strong and meaningful partnerships with community organisations<br/><br/><br/>- We offer distinctive and creative programmes that are responsive to the changes taking place in society<br/><br/><br/>- Explore two subjects in detail on an interdisciplinary course<br/><br/><br/>- Study dedicated joint honours modules<br/><br/><br/>- Expert careers service <br/><br/><br/>**2024 Guardian Subject League Tables

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.