BA (Hons) English and History with Year Abroad in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester

English and History are deeply interconnected disciplines. Significant historical developments shape writers, literary works, cultural movements, and even language itself in profound and multifaceted ways, spanning from the Norman Conquest to the Reformation, and from the Civil War through the Cold War era. The English and History BA program combines these two naturally aligned fields by organizing modules to mutually reinforce and enhance each other. You'll examine English Literature and History across all eras while engaging with diverse analytical approaches. Numerous elective options enable you to delve deeper into the topics that captivate you most. Leicester graduates emerge with exceptional breadth of knowledge and capabilities. This program illuminates how authors respond to their historical contexts, how they portray their surroundings, and how to interpret texts through historical lenses. You'll utilize library resources containing materials from as early as the 12th century, with special manuscript collections providing tangible links to the past. During your first two years, you'll balance studies equally between English and History. Your final year allows greater focus on your preferred specialization, with extensive module choices covering everything from medieval studies to contemporary topics.