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English and History - BA (Hons)

Royal Holloway, University of London

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This exciting and challenging course offers the opportunity to combine the study of English with the study of History, allowing you to explore and reflect upon the relationships between literary texts and their historical contexts.From Beowulf to the Booker Prize, English offers you the opportunity to study the full historical range of literature in English as well as the latest developments in the field, and even to pursue your own creative writing.You can discover the earliest works in English, deepen your knowledge of Shakespeare, find out what is great about Renaissance literature, darken your view of the 18th century, and unpack the Victorians. The course's structure allows you to develop a sound understanding of key periods, genres, authors, and ideas as well as choosing from a huge range of options. You can study Modernism, Postmodernism and American literature, explore literary criticism, develop your own creative writing, and analyse the latest developments in global literatures in English.Duration: 3 years full time

Tuition fees

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£ 26,800per year

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University information

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

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Royal Holloway offers dedicated wellbeing, academic and financial support to international students.
Almost a third of students are from outside the UK, meaning there’s a welcoming and strong international spirit on campus.
Royal Holloway partners with local and global industry, culture and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities for you after you graduate.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    28th out of 89 4

    30th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    123 60%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    37th

    27

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    49th

    30

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    122 60%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    38th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    48th

    15

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