The BA English and History at the University of Sheffield offers you a unique opportunity to explore the intricate connections between language, literature, and the past. You will investigate how historical events shape narratives and how literary texts offer profound insights into different eras. This undergraduate degree is ideal for curious minds who wish to understand the development and cultural influence of English literature and language within their broader historical contexts. You will engage with a wide array of genres, from medieval poetry and Renaissance drama to contemporary fiction and digital writing, alongside diverse historical periods and global topics.
This full-time, on-campus programme is structured across three years, allowing you to delve deeply into either an English literature or English language pathway, or combine elements from both. Your studies will involve critical analysis, historical inquiry, and potentially creative writing, with opportunities to explore topics such as Renaissance literature, historical linguistics, and the 'Disenchantment' of Early Modern Europe. In your final year, you will undertake a significant research project or dissertation, honing your independent research skills. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, prepared for careers in publishing, archives, education, journalism, and beyond.