The English and History BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University offers you a unique opportunity to explore the intricate connections between literature and historical events. If you are fascinated by how societal changes influence creative expression and how narratives shape our understanding of the past, this degree is designed for you. You will delve into key genres of prose, poetry, and drama, analysing literary texts from the early modern era to the present day. This course provides a rich academic environment for understanding human developments across centuries, from the 17th to the 20th century, and their literary reflections.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over three years, immersing you in a dynamic learning experience. You will engage with diverse historical periods, including the Emergence of Modern Europe and Century of Conflict, alongside literary studies such as Shakespearean Drama and Postcolonial Literature. Your learning will be supported by option modules allowing you to specialise in areas like Digital History or Black British Culture. In your final year, you will undertake a significant Dissertation or a Major Project, applying your critical and analytical skills. You will graduate prepared for careers in heritage, publishing, education, or further postgraduate study.