Embark on a transformative academic journey with the English Literature and History (With Study Abroad) BA (Hons) at the University of Northumbria Newcastle. This undergraduate degree is crafted for those fascinated by the intricate interplay between written expression and societal evolution, offering a unique space to explore how literature and historical events shape and reflect each other. You will delve into diverse texts and historical periods, developing a nuanced understanding of cultural narratives and the forces that drive human experience. This course is ideal if you possess a keen analytical mind and a passion for uncovering the stories that define our past and present.
This full-time, four-year on-campus programme allows you to immerse yourself in a rich academic environment, blending core modules in literary studies and historical inquiry with a semester abroad in your third year, significantly broadening your global perspective. You will engage with a wide array of optional modules, from Gothic stories and Modernism to European history and American social movements, tailoring your studies to your specific interests. Throughout your degree, you will develop advanced research, critical thinking, and communication skills, culminating in a joint honours dissertation. You will graduate prepared for a variety of careers in heritage, publishing, education, policy, and beyond.