BA (Hons) English Literature and History

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of both English literature and history, equipping you with a range of skills that are highly valued by employers. You will explore the richness and diversity of English literature from the medieval period to the present day, and examine the social, cultural, and political contexts in which literature was written and received. At the same time, you will delve into the history of Britain and Europe, examining key events, movements, and ideas that have shaped our world. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study, you will develop your critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills, preparing you for a wide range of career paths.

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This course is ideal for students who are passionate about literature and history, and want to pursue a career that involves the analysis and interpretation of texts and historical events. Our teaching staff are experts in their fields, and will provide you with a stimulating and supportive learning environment. In addition to your core studies, you will have the opportunity to take part in various extra-curricular activities, such as visiting lectures, workshops, and cultural events, which will help you to broaden your knowledge and skills.

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Worcester and enhance your academic experience at the University of Worcester.

The University of Worcester is an excellent choice for students who are looking for a supportive and dynamic learning environment. Our campus is located in the beautiful historic city of Worcester, which offers a rich cultural heritage and plenty of opportunities for entertainment and leisure activities. Our teaching staff are renowned for their expertise and commitment to student success, and we have an excellent track record of helping students achieve their career goals. In addition, our campus is home to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated English literature and history department with modern classrooms, computing facilities, and libraries.

In combination, these subject areas enable you to explore English Literature in some of the immensely varied contexts of its production alongside investigating different aspects of History across a broad range of periods. English Literature at Worcester will introduce you to cutting-edge thinking in spheres as diverse as Shakespeare in performance, children's literature, contemporary American writing, and ecocriticism. History at Worcester offers you the opportunity to study political, cultural, and social history and introduces you to many of todays debates surrounding approaches to historical study.

Many English Literature graduates will take a fourth-year postgraduate Certificate in Education before entering the teaching profession. Other students will take a certificate in TEFL and become teachers of English as a second language at home or abroad. Those graduates who achieve particularly good results in their first degree will choose to progress to a Masters's course, which will then often lead to a career as a researcher or further study for Ph.D. Many students progress to careers requiring good communication skills such as Public Relations or develop research careers with media or publishing companies. Throughout the English Literature degree, there is a focus on developing employability which includes attractive opportunities for work experience on a work project module. Students are also strongly encouraged to take up the opportunity to study abroad for a semester.

History graduates from Worcester have progressed in recent years to take up work in a variety of career sectors, including teaching, accountancy, law, the media industries, local government, the police, retailing, administration, marketing, management, university lecturing, and research. A growing number of our graduates progress to postgraduate research in history, both at the University of Worcester and at other universities. Thus, History remains an attractive and personally satisfying degree to study, with a strong track record of supporting graduate employability in a range of professional, managerial, administrative, and media-related careers.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.