Course Overview

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 literature

• 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

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.

General Eligibility

Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

Scottish Awards

104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

Irish Leaving Certificate

104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

International baccalaureate

104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.