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English and History at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Put the text into context. Combine a love of literature with a passion for the past on this English and history joint honours degree. If you’re an innovative thinker who thrives on the stimulating combination of English literature and history, this qualification will appeal to you. As part of your course, you’ll:

  • Learn about the relationship between the two subjects by critically and creatively focusing on specific time periods or themes
  • Analyse the key genres of prose, poetry and drama
  • Explore the relationship between historical developments and genres of creative literature, including detective fiction and postcolonial literatures
  • Engage critically with literary texts from a variety of historical periods, cultures, and genres, from the early modern era to the present day
  • Gain an understanding of human developments, ranging from the 17th century to the 20th century
Find out more Building your future potential 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. You’ll learn from tutors who are widely published and actively researching new topics, providing fresh course content that is constantly evolving. We regularly offer cultural studies seminars where visiting lecturers present and elaborate on their own literary or historical research. Why study English and History at Leeds Beckett University...
  • We are ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK for studying History*
  • Strong and meaningful partnerships with community organisations
  • We offer distinctive and creative programmes that are responsive to the changes taking place in society
  • Explore two subjects in detail on an interdisciplinary course
  • Study dedicated joint honours modules
  • Expert careers service
**2024 Guardian Subject League Tables

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Emergence of Modern Europe
  • Short Stories
  • Shakespearean Drama
  • Migration & Cultural Encounters
  • Century of Conflict: War & Peace in Europe, 1914-c.2000
  • The Novel
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Theory & Practice
  • In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
    • Year 3 Core Modules:
    • Dissertation or Working with the Past Major Project
  • In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

    • How to apply

    This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

    15Jan

    This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

    Application codes

    Course code:
    QV32
    Institution code:
    L27
    Campus name:
    City CampusC
    Campus code:
    C

    Points of entry

    The following entry points are available for this course:

    • Year 1

    Entry requirements

    Qualification requirements

    Fees and funding

    Tuition fees

    England £9250 Year 1
    Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
    Scotland £9250 Year 1
    Wales £9250 Year 1

    Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

    Additional fee information

    No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
    English and History at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS