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A Combined Honours degree at Chester gives you the opportunity to study two subjects. You will spend a fairly even amount of time studying each subject area, with possible opportunities to declare a major – minor towards the end of your studies.
**English Literature**
Discover the power of words, from the earliest times to the present day, as you delve deep into new worlds.
You will study an exciting variety of novels, poems and plays. You might find yourself looking for the psychological undercurrents in a fantasy novel, applying feminist theory to a Renaissan...
A Combined Honours degree at Chester gives you the opportunity to study two subjects. You will spend a fairly even amount of time studying each subject area, with possible opportunities to declare a major – minor towards the end of your studies.<br/><br/>**English Literature**<br/>Discover the power of words, from the earliest times to the present day, as you delve deep into new worlds.<br/><br/>You will study an exciting variety of novels, poems and plays. You might find yourself looking for the psychological undercurrents in a fantasy novel, applying feminist theory to a Renaissance courtly sonnet, studying the motif of the vampire in Gothic horror or exploring the treatment of love in the comedies of Shakespeare.<br/><br/>There’s the chance to write a dissertation on a topic of your choosing, exploring your interests. You will develop key skills for the future; our students learn how to frame a convincing argument, express it in discussion, analyse writing in all styles and work independently.<br/><br/>We offer an engaging and supportive atmosphere in which ideas about literature are shared. Group discussion is at the heart of the degree, making the<br/>study of literature exciting, varied and dynamic. You can customise your degree as you progress, so by the third year you might be taking several optional<br/>modules as well as working on a dissertation that you have created, where you will work individually with a lecturer to complete the project.<br/><br/>**History**<br/>Explore the past with modules covering a thousand years of local, national and international history, with themes ranging from identity, race and ethnicity, politics and justice, to leisure and the landscape to war, conflict and social change.<br/><br/>In the historic city of Chester, you’ll be surrounded by connections to the Medieval, Early Modern and Modern periods, enriching your experience and providing opportunities for group field trips and individual exploration. We embrace a range of approaches including social, cultural and political history, but also the study of material culture, digital humanities and the application of history in a practical context to develop your employability prospects.<br/><br/>You will challenge existing narratives about the past and be encouraged to think critically about how, and why, these narratives have developed. You will also explore themes and issues relating to race, diversity, gender, imperialism, conflict and climate change.<br/><br/>You’ll be able to choose from our wide variety of option modules to tailor your degree to suit your own interests and you’ll have the opportunity to work as a professional historian and produce material for public consumption. During the second year of your degree, you will be able to work directly with history and heritage organisations such as BBC History Magazine and the National Trust; you will also work with local heritage organisations, museums and archives, as well as local schools to apply your degree in a professional context and enjoy unique opportunities that will enhance your enjoyment of the subject, as well as your CV.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Chester
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Course Code
QV31
Institution Code
C55
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff112 Scottish HigherB,B,B,B Subjects required at higher level: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature), plus Ancient History, Classical Civilisation, History, Politics or Sociology Access to HE DiplomaAccess to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or above (including 15 in History) International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)BTEC's are considered for entry, however the Department will also require the following subjects at GCE A Level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation. Plus a GCE A level in one of the following subjects: Ancient History, Classical Civilisation, History, Politics or Sociology Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)A levelB,C,C B,B,C Subjects required at GCE A Level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation. Plus a GCE A level in one of the following subjects: Ancient History, Classical Civilisation, History, Politics or Sociology |
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