The BA in English Literature and History (Joint Honours) enables students to combine a study of the past and English Literature. Many students find joint honours both stimulating and rewarding as they observe both similarities and differences in the two subjects. The degree aims to develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the political, social, economic, and cultural structures of past societies with the study of a separate academic discipline, and to cultivate intellectual skills such as the ability to assess 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. History covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present day. There is a balance between modules covering specific historical periods and thematic modules that examine broad social and cultural topics, such as warfare, gender, religion, art, medicine and science.

School of English, Communication and Philosophy In 2013/14, 91% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation. School of History, Archaeology and Religion In 2013/14, 92% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.