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History and Literature (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-OCT-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This course develop your knowledge of both history and literature, and investigate the ways in which the two disciplines integrate. You will be introduced to key tropes in literature and drama alongside your history modules in your first year, and continue to combine history and literature modules in your second and third years. There is a range of relevant options to choose from in both departments, and you can decide the focus of your final-year dissertation.In your history modules you discover both the early modern and modern periods, and explore challenging questions concerning the impact of political, social and cultural change on individuals, social groups, and regions.Our Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies offers a varied, flexible and distinctive curriculum focused on developing your abilities in literature, as well as film, creative writing and drama. We offer you the chance to write your own story in response to studying Arthurian Literature to edit never-before edited sonnets from the 16th century and to hold history in your hands by working with our valuable collection of original books from the time of Shakespeare.As a history graduate you’ll acquire skills which employers in all fields value. You will be able to analyse information and communicate your ideas clearly.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    46th out of 93 23

    59th out of 90 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    115 54%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    36th

    32

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    37th

    12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    125 61%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    82nd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    28th

    34

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