In our department, you can study any of the following subjects, either concentrating on one specialism or in flexible combinations:
English
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
Single Honours
Combined and Joint Honours
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature
- BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature
- BA (Hons) English and Film Studies
- BA (Hons) English Language with Creative Writing
- BA (Hons) English Literature and History
- BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing
Postgraduate Courses
History
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
BA (Hons) History is available as Single Honours and in combination with English Literature or Politics.
Postgraduate
Multi-disciplinary Masters programmes focus on modern and contemporary periods of history and provide you with the opportunity to undertake a comparative study of history, literature, culture and film.
Creative Writing
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
Single Honours
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Drama
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Film Studies