History and English, BA Hons

This course can be taken in sandwich mode, which means you can take a year to work in industry between your second and final years of study. Sandwich placements are relevant to your degree subject and are paid roles. It is the very best way of preparing you for successfully finding a job quickly when you graduate.

You will also have the option to select a module for which you will be required to undertake a short-term placement. The module will be assessed on your reflection on this placement and how you can apply your knowledge to the workplace. Many placements are found through our network of industry contacts, and students are supported in securing these.

For entry in September 2021, you will require:

104 UCAS points from A-Levels (we also accept UCAS points from alternative Level 3 qualifications including: BTEC Nationals, the International Baccalaureate and Scottish and Irish Highers)
AND YOU WILL ALSO REQUIRE:

GCSE English (Language or Literature) AND GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above. We also consider equivalent qualifications in English and Maths at Level 2, in place of GCSEs.

What you should know about this course
The course explores the intersections between five hundred years of historical ideas, events and literary creativity in the place where east and west meet.
The history pathway engages with a wide range of historical topics, from global movements to community histories, from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
You’ll develop a substantial grounding in modern British, European and world history.
The English literature element of this course focuses on the last two centuries, including fiction and poetry, visual art, film and theatre.
The course takes advantage of our culturally and historically rich location near central London. Visits to theatres, art galleries and museums are integral to many of our modules.