BA (Hons) English and History
Key details
Award
Degree of Bachelor of Arts
UCAS Course Code
B004
Fees
£8,500 per year
Awarding Body
University of East Anglia
Course Length
3 years
Course Start Date
September 2026
Course overview
The BA (Hons) English and History gives you the opportunity to explore two complementary disciplines, combining literary analysis with historical understanding. You will examine literature from a wide range of periods and cultural contexts, from classical tragedy to contemporary fiction, while developing your critical thinking, communication, and creative skills.
Alongside this, the History component provides a framework for understanding social, political, and cultural developments across time and place. You will explore historical processes, methods, and interpretations, gaining the skills to analyse and contextualise events and ideas.
By studying these subjects together, you will develop a broad and adaptable skill set, combining research, analysis, and writing abilities with an awareness of context and critical perspective. This interdisciplinary approach prepares you for a variety of careers, including education, research, media, cultural management, and roles that value strong analytical and communication skills.
Why study with us?
Small class sizes with experienced tutors guiding your learning
Extracurricular opportunities with the Edmunds Open Lecture Series
Globally recognised awards from the UEA
Strong links with local employers and industry experts
What you’ll study
In your first year, you will build a strong foundation in both English and History. You will develop critical reading, writing, and research skills while exploring literature from a range of periods and contexts, alongside historical inquiry into early modern England, political thought, and the development of historical study. Modules include:
- Literature and Contexts
- Reading Poetry
- From Cradle to Grave in England 1560–1720
- From Machiavelli to Marx, Wollstonecraft to De Beauvoir: An Introduction to Political Ideas
- The Pursuit of History
- Introduction to the Study of Drama
In your second year, you will expand your study into more specialised areas of English and History. You will explore Victorian and Gothic literature, develop practical research skills, and examine historical perspectives on empire, society, and cultural change. This year also prepares you for your final-year dissertation. Modules include:
- Dissertation Preparation
- Late Victorian Writing
- Weird Fiction: The Gothic Genre 1818–1897
- Listening to the Past
- Mentalities of Empire 1750–1950
- Shaping a Nation: Victorian Society, Culture, and the State
In your final year, you will consolidate your expertise and undertake independent research through your dissertation. You will also study literature and history in modern and contemporary contexts, including urban culture, post-war literary rebellion, family history, and international conflict. Modules include:
- Dissertation
- Modernism and the City
- Writing Rebellion: Literature 1956–70
- Family Affairs: Blood, Contract, and Intimacy in Britain, 1837–2000
- Seeing the Past: Representations of the Spanish Civil War
Future careers
Graduates of the BA (Hons) English and History degree are highly employable across a wide range of sectors, using their analytical, research, and communication skills to succeed in diverse roles. Typical career pathways include:
EDUCATION
Salary: £25,000-£35,000+
PUBLISHING AND MEDIA
Salary: £30,000-£45,000+
CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Salary: £20,000-£30,000+
Data collected by Lightcast. Lightcast is a leading provider of labour market analytics, offering data-driven insights to connect people with jobs. It integrates economic, labour market, demographic, and job posting data from various sources
Facilities
With state-of-the-art recording studios and dedicated edit suites, our facilities are designed to mirror professional studio environments, with industry-standard equipment. These study areas are available beyond timetabled hours, allowing you to refine your skills and develop your projects independently.
Explore our creative resources in more detail using our interactive 3D map:
Fees and entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 points
A Level: CCC
Pearson: BTEC
L3 National Ext. Diploma: MMM
English and Maths: Grade C/4 or equivalent
Tuition Fees
This course is £8,500 per year. Find out how to secure student finance here.
Course Related Costs
Please see the Course Factsheet for details on other course-related costs.
Funding and Bursaries
Please see Additional Funding and Bursaries for more information.
Click here to view the full Course Factsheet.
How to apply
Apply for this course through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), using the UCAS Hub. UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for the full-time undergraduate courses at University and Colleges in the United Kingdom.
Please search for ‘West Suffolk College‘ as the institution name on UCAS.
Progressing students at Eastern Education Group
If you are already a student within the Eastern Education Group (West Suffolk College, Abbeygate Sixth Form College or One Sixth Form College), or have been within the last three years, you can apply directly through our Internal Application Form and save up to £1,000 off your first-year tuition fees*.