The Department of English and History has a varied team of staff with specialisms in Creative Writing, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies and History. Students are able to specialise in one of these fields, or to combine studies.
The department offers a student-centred experience in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere, allowing you to make a successful transition into higher education, become a capable and self-confident learner before graduating with a high quality degree and skills highly valued by prospective employers.
Students are taught by experienced and approachable tutors at the cutting edge of their subject. Teaching and learning activities are varied, with traditional lectures and seminars complimented by student participation in workshops, presentations, independent research projects and group activities. Our programmes have long established reputations for innovative teaching, up-to-date curricula and dynamic research.
The attributes that you will develop, including written and oral communication, teamwork, research skills, critical thinking, independent study and self-expression, are valuable in the workplace and demanded by employers. Our graduates have gone on to work in a range of jobs, including:
- Publishing
- Advertising
- Media
- Education
- Local Government
- Journalism
- Speech Therapy
- Library work
- Civil Service
- Archive and Heritage Management
If you would like to develop a greater understanding of your subject and are prepared to be inspired by like-minded people, then the English and History department could be for you.