History and English BA (Hons)

**Our history and English degree is aimed at anyone with a love of literature and a passion for history. It combines modern British, European and world history with English literature, past and present.**<br/><br/>Throughout this degree, you will explore five hundred years of historical ideas, events and literary creativity in Britain, Europe and the world. An array of option modules includes specialist topics such as gender and environmental histories, violence and war, American fiction, international bestsellers and Shakespeare.<br/><br/>Youll study on the Old Royal Naval College, part of a historical World Heritage Site near central London, giving you easy access to the capitals theatres, art galleries and museums. Youll have the opportunity to take a work placement in the creative, cultural, public or heritage sectors, boosting your future career options.<br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/>- The course explores the intersections between five hundred years of historical ideas, events and literary creativity in the place where east and west meet.<br/><br/><br/>- The history pathway engages with a wide range of historical topics, from global movements to community histories, from the 17th to the 21st centuries.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll develop a substantial grounding in modern British, European and world history.<br/><br/><br/>- The English literature element of this course focuses on the last two centuries, including fiction and poetry, visual art, film and theatre.<br/><br/><br/>- The course takes advantage of our culturally and historically rich location near central London. Visits to theatres, art galleries and museums are integral to many of our modules.<br/>

Ranked 4th in the UK for teaching quality (UniCompare, 2024), the University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community. <br/><br/>With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you’ll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.<br/><br/>Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.<br/><br/>Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it’s a lively place to be.<br/><br/>Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There’s a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes. <br/><br/>There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme. <br/><br/>Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.