MA (Hons) English and History in Dundee United Kingdom | University of Dundee

By merging English and history studies, you gain access to an extensive selection of modules.

The English curriculum spans literary history from medieval times to modern works.

Diverse module options allow exploration of subjects ranging from Shakespearean classics to sci-fi, Romantic verses to modern poetry, or Victorian literature to cinematic adaptations.

Initial instruction focuses on analytical techniques for poetry and novels from a critical perspective, progressing to comprehensive literary timelines. Later studies delve deeper into previously introduced eras, movements, and themes.

History instruction covers social, cultural, and political developments from early modernity to contemporary times, with particular focus on Britain, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and South Asia.

Our approach prioritizes active historical engagement. Students work with primary documents from their first year, examining diverse historical materials including texts, oral accounts, cartography, visual media, films, artworks, and musical compositions.

You'll examine how source materials and media portrayals influence historical interpretations. Critical analysis of evolving historical debates will enhance your understanding of their global impact. The program also explores historians' methodologies and their contemporary relevance in media, public discourse, and cultural preservation.