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The BA (Hons) History and English Literature explores these two subject areas while ensuring students to develop skills in critical thinking and discourse through close engagement with source material. This course will look at and debate specific cultures and societies in historical and contemporary periods, and be introduced to political, economic, social and cultural history alongside literary theory and criticism. Modules will encourage students to reconsider well-known topics such as the Second World War, the Russian Revolution and the rise and decline of the British Empire. Modules address periods, such as the Victorian era, the 1950s or the 21st century; genres such as poetry, short writing or Gothic literature; and, themes like madness, masculinity, adolescence, place and belonging, race in America or the crisis of contemporary capitalism.
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
The BA (Hons) History and English Literature explores these two subject areas while ensuring students to develop skills in critical thinking and discourse through close engagement with source material. This course will look at and debate specific cultures and societies in historical and contemporary periods, and be introduced to political, economic, social and cultural history alongside literary theory and criticism. Modules will encourage students to reconsider well-known topics such as the Second World War, the Russian Revolution and the rise and decline of the British Empire. Modules address periods, such as the Victorian era, the 1950s or the 21st century; genres such as poetry, short writing or Gothic literature; and, themes like madness, masculinity, adolescence, place and belonging, race in America or the crisis of contemporary capitalism.
Admission Requirements
6+
+
104+
20+
104+
104+
1200+
85+
125+
78+
61+
Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/ English • Functional skills level 2 in Maths/ English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number.
3 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
27,750 GBP
International
46,800 GBP
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History and English Literature
Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom
36 monthsProgramme duration
46,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
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Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
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