This rich and rewarding degree allows you to combine a love of the past with a passion for English literature.In English literature, you will have access to the whole span of English literature, from the Anglo-Saxon period to the 21st century. You will not be restricted to the printed word – we are intrigued by the connections between literature and film, art, music, history, language and popular culture, and our teaching reflects these interests. The focus is on becoming a careful, attentive, and informed reader and writer, sensitive to the nuances of language and style, and able to articulate responses to texts in writing which is precise, stylish and effective. The modules in History develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the political, social, economic, and cultural structures of past societies. Our expertise reaches an extraordinary breadth of societies, periods and places, spanning the British Isles, Europe (east and west), Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Our modules give you the opportunity to study both well-established areas, such as political, social, cultural and gender history, or explore areas that might be new to you, such as environmental history or digital history. Criss-crossing this wide range of time spans and perspectives, our highly respected programme will cultivate intellectual skills such as the ability to assess literary and historical evidence critically, to evaluate different interpretations of the evidence, to construct arguments on the basis of evidence, and to express opinions cogently in speech and in writing. In the process, you will develop the skills so advantageous in our digital age: creativity, empathy, critical thinking, persuasive communication skills and the ability to challenge and question. Our friendly academic staff will be on hand to guide you and provide full and constructive feedback throughout your studies. Bringing a wealth of expertise across theme, period and geography, your lecturers will share latest thinking in the classroom, including their own cutting-edge research.Distinctive Features of the ProgrammeTailored to youDevelop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the regions, periods and themes which interest you, whilst placing this knowledge into the bigger picture.Learn from expertsBenefit from the teaching and support of research-active staff.Global RelevanceTake modules with a wide global coverage and chronological depth which speak to world issues from social inequality and community belonging to the environment and inclusion.Dissertation with a differenceExplore a topic that sparks your curiosity; enhance multiple skills with a presentation and written element.Placement opportunitiesGain skills, confidence and connections by taking modules with a variety of placements or take advantage of opportunities beyond your formal studies to engage with local schools, communities and other partners.

School of English, Communication and Philosophy