MA (Hons) English and History (Level 2 entry) 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 drama to sci-fi, Romantic verses to modern poetry, or Victorian literature to cinematic adaptations.

Initial lessons focus on foundational skills like poetic analysis and critical reading of novels, progressing to comprehensive literary historical overviews. Later, we delve deeper into previously introduced eras, movements, and themes.

History instruction covers social, cultural, and political developments from early modern to contemporary times, with special attention to Britain, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and South Asia.

Our approach prioritizes active historical engagement. From the outset, you'll work with primary materials, examining diverse evidence including documents, 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 scholarly debates will enhance your understanding of their impact on our worldview. The program also explores historians' craft, assessing their contemporary role in public discourse, media, and cultural preservation.