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/>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