BA (Honours) in History and Literature - Including Placement Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

Expand your understanding of history and literature while exploring how these fields intersect. Your first year will cover fundamental literary and dramatic themes alongside historical studies, with opportunities to blend both disciplines in subsequent years. Select from diverse course offerings across departments and determine your final-year research project's direction.
Historical coursework examines early modern and contemporary eras, addressing complex issues about how political, social, and cultural transformations affect individuals, communities, and geographic areas.
The Literature, Film and Theatre Studies Department provides an adaptable, unique curriculum that enhances your literary skills while incorporating film studies, creative writing, and drama. Opportunities include crafting original Arthurian-inspired narratives, editing unpublished Renaissance sonnets, and handling rare Shakespeare-era volumes from our special collections.


History graduates develop universally valued professional competencies, including analytical reasoning, effective communication, cultural awareness, and rapid adaptation to new systems.
Alumni frequently pursue careers in education, museum work, or archival management, while others enter diverse fields such as media, legal professions, government service, or political careers.