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Blackburn College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This English Literature and History BA (Hons) course enables you to study both English Literature and History equally at the same level. Don't worry, studying joint honours doesn't mean more work. You'll study the same number of credits as a single honours student, but just take fewer modules in each of the subjects. There are lots of reasons why students choose a joint honours qualification. Just some include: that you have two subject areas of interest, that you want to explore something new alongside a core subject area or that you want to keep your career options open to a range of professions. Our English Literature programme will introduce you to a range of literary themes, genres and theories. You will explore key trends and movements and develop an understanding of historical, thematic and interdisciplinary approaches to literary interpretation. The major historical periods are represented, as are influential, exciting and thought-provoking texts from all the major literary genres. You will benefit from a firm grounding in key works from the Anglophone canon, whilst also having the opportunity to develop specific interests in the study of contemporary literature across a range of themes such as gender and race. You will gain the critical understanding, cultural awareness and analytical skills to prepare you for a career in a wide variety of sectors. Our History programme is designed to introduce you to the essential skills of the historian, including an understanding of current debates and perspectives, alongside an ability to contextualise history from a local and global viewpoint. This is complemented by the necessary acquisition of advanced research and analytical skills, set against substantive material drawn from modern history from the eighteenth century to the present day. The degree is designed to help you form a deeper understanding of the relationship of the social and cultural present with that of the past. This degree also helps you develop powers of analysis and problem solving, research skills, critical thinking, team work and interpersonal skills. BA (Hons) History and Literary Studies is approved by Lancaster University.
Modules
All students take a total of 120 credits per level. Level 4 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Introduction to Literature, Introduction to Literary Theory, Studying History: Sources Methods & Interpretations, British Social & Economic History 1750-1939 and Place in the Sun: Europe & the Race for Empire. Level 5 Modules (there are 2 mandatory modules and 4 optional modules out of a choice of 6 as indicated by *) include: Shakespeare and Never Had it So Good: Britain (1945-1979). You will also choose 1 English Language module from the optional modules: Romantic Writings*, Victorian Novel* and Victorian Poetry*. you will also choose 2 History modules from the optional modules: The Long 18th Century in Perspective*, Local History* and Total Warfare: World Wars I & II in Perspective* Level 6 Modules (there is 1 mandatory module and 4 optional modules out of a choice of 9 as indicated by *) include: Dissertation. Choose 2 English Literature modules from the optional modules: Critical Approaches to Poetry, Development of Children's Literature, Post- 1945 Fiction and Post- 1945 Drama. You will also choose 2 History modules from the optional modules: Witchcraft and Magic in Early Modern England*, Sport in British Society*, From Medieval to Modern: A History of Ideas*, Debates on the Russian Revolution*, The History of British Women (1800-2000)*
Assessment method
Modules in at Level 4 study are assessed by both examinations (50%) and coursework (50%). Level 5 and 6 modules are also assessed by examination and coursework combinations. You can also expect to take part in seminar presentations which will form part of the assessment for Level 5 and 6 modules. In the third year, you will undertake a dissertation which is assessed through coursework (100%). Each module is formally assessed through, for example, examination, open-book test, individual and group presentation, essay, observation of practice, assessment of course work e.g. art portfolio, written report, reflective practice and portfolios of evidence. This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and feedback is usually given within 3 weeks following the submission of your formal submission of work. Additionally, some lecturers will provide informal feedback, for example, following an examination they may choose to work through the exam paper in a tutorial. It should be noted that feedback is part of the ongoing learning cycle which is not limited to written feedback. Other forms of feedback include one-to-one meetings with a personal tutor, dissertation and project supervision meetings, a lecturer responding to learner questions or responses during topic or situation discussions. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
31Jan
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:
- Q340
- Institution code:
- B40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
All applicants must show that they have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you’ll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8250 | 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.
Provider information
Blackburn College
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LH