The English Literature and History BA (Hons) at the University of Northumbria Newcastle offers you a unique opportunity to explore the intricate relationship between texts and the past. You will delve into how literature shapes our understanding of historical periods and how historical contexts influence literary creation, using methodologies from both disciplines to analyse a wide range of primary sources. This course is ideal for students eager to develop sophisticated analytical skills, engage with diverse historical narratives, and understand the power of storytelling across centuries. You will gain a rich perspective on human experience, from medieval Europe to contemporary global issues.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over four years, including an optional humanities work placement year in your third year, allowing you to apply your learning in a professional setting. Throughout your studies, you will engage with core modules such as "Introduction to Literary Studies" and "Making History," alongside a rich selection of optional units covering topics from "The Holocaust" to "Early Modern Cultures." You will develop advanced research, critical thinking, and communication skills, graduating with a versatile academic profile ready for diverse career paths in heritage, publishing, education, or further academic study.