Courses - English, History and Creative Writing

In our department, you can study any of the following subjects, either concentrating on one specialism or in flexible combinations:

English courses

English Language

Work with renowned linguistic scholars on a diverse range of language courses including the history of English, forensic linguistics, and language and education.

English Literature

Explore the rich diversity of literatures in English, choosing from a wide range of specialist options, covering everything from Gothic novels to lyrical poetry, from travel books to contemporary crime writing.

Undergraduate

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Creative Writing and English Literature

BA (Hons)

Gain insights into publishing, broadcasting and writing while immersing yourself in literature covering a range of periods, topics and genres and applying your critical reading skills to writing practice.

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UCAS Code:	QW38
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Education and English

BA (Hons)

Explore the modes, methods and purposes of education across all age phases while enhancing your knowledge of the expressive resources of English language and gaining a critical appreciation of literary texts.

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UCAS Code:	QX13
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English

BA (Hons)

Explore the major aspects of English language, including its relationship with society, while also immersing yourself in literature covering a range of periods, topics and genres.

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UCAS Code:	Q301
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Language

BA (Hons)

Become a specialist in English language, receiving a firm grounding in its structure, sounds and variants, with the opportunity to focus on areas such as child language development, psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics.

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UCAS Code:	Q140
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Language with Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

Develop your knowledge of English across a wide range of topics as you explore the boundaries of your own creativity, gain insights into writing, immerse yourself in reading and acquire a key set of communication skills.

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UCAS Code:	Q1W8
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Literature

BA (Hons)

Feed your passion for literature and cultivate independent thinking as you discover works covering a range of periods, topics and genres, from Romantic and Renaissance drama to contemporary American fiction.

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UCAS Code:	Q200
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Literature and History

BA (Hons)

Explore culture and society from a range of literary and historical perspectives as you immerse yourself in literature covering a range of periods, topics and genres and study modern history from across the globe.

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UCAS Code:	QV3D
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Literature with Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

Discover literature covering a range of periods, topics and genres while gaining insight into fiction, poetry and short stories as you apply your critical reading skills to writing practice.

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UCAS Code:	Q2W9
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Creative Writing and English Literature	BA (Hons)	QW38
Education and English	BA (Hons)	QX13
English	BA (Hons)	Q301
English Language	BA (Hons)	Q140
English Language with Creative Writing	BA (Hons)	Q1W8
English Literature	BA (Hons)	Q200
English Literature and History	BA (Hons)	QV3D
English Literature with Creative Writing	BA (Hons)	Q2W9

Postgraduate Courses

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Nineteenth-Century Studies

Develop specialist research and writing skills as you combine the study of nineteenth century literature, history, cultural theory and digital humanities and apply your knowledge on field trips and work-based projects.

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Course Length:	1 Year Full-Time 2 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Nineteenth-Century Studies	MA	Apply Direct

History courses

Study the dynamic and fast-changing subject of modern History from across the globe with a team consistently ranked in the top ten in the UK by the National Student Survey.

Undergraduate

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Education and History

BA (Hons)

Discover the modes, methods and purposes of education across all age phases while enhancing your knowledge of modern history from across the globe and exploring how education and history are intrinsically related.

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UCAS Code:	X1V1
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Literature and History

BA (Hons)

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UCAS Code:	QV3D
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

History

BA (Hons)

Study modern history from across the globe in a supportive and research active environment on a highly flexible degree where you can specialise in a variety of areas of the discipline.

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UCAS Code:	V101
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

History & Politics

BA (Hons)

Place the study of politics in its historical context as you combine the analysis of political systems, institutions and policies with an exploration of modern history from across the globe.

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UCAS Code:	VL12
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Education and History	BA (Hons)	X1V1
English Literature and History	BA (Hons)	QV3D
History	BA (Hons)	V101
History & Politics	BA (Hons)	VL12

Postgraduate

Our interdisciplinary taught Masters degrees in History will deepen your understanding of the modern world, exploring how literature, historical developments, debates and events have intersected with people’s lives and continue to influence contemporary culture.

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Modern History & Culture

Deepen your knowledge of modern and contemporary social and cultural history, becoming a highly skilled independent researcher with practical knowledge and experience of archival research.

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Course Length:	1 Year Full-Time 2 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Nineteenth-Century Studies

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Course Length:	1 Year Full-Time 2 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Modern History & Culture	MA	Apply Direct
Nineteenth-Century Studies	MA	Apply Direct

Creative Writing courses

Learn and develop your craft as a writer, working with professional poets, novelists, playwrights, screenwriters, and short-story writers. Gain insights into the processes of publishing, broadcasting and performing.

Undergraduate

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Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

Learn from a world-class community of writers as you gain insights into publishing, broadcasting and professional production on a degree brought to life by guest writers, visiting professionals, readings and workshops.

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UCAS Code:	W800
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Creative Writing and English Literature

BA (Hons)

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UCAS Code:	QW38
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Creative Writing	BA (Hons)	W800
Creative Writing and English Literature	BA (Hons)	QW38

Postgraduate Study

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Creative Writing

Combine intensive workshops honing your writing technique with a detailed study of the literary field of your choosing, developing your creative work and producing a final manuscript for possible publication.

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Course Length:	1 Year Full-Time 2 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Creative Writing	MA	Apply Direct