English and History with Year Abroad (BA)

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You’ll explore literature in English, starting in the medieval era. You'll study history from the ancient world up to the present day. Both subjects include modules that focus on other countries and cultures.

You'll have a huge amount of choice about how and what you learn. For example, you could take several modules in Russian history or creative writing.

Each year you can take modules from subject areas outside of English and History. You do not need to choose your modules when you apply. We'll guide you through the process before you start.

Year 1 overview

You’ll take an equal number of module credits in English and History. You’ll gain a foundation in critical thinking, essay writing and joint research. This will help you develop your own views and approaches in the study of literature.

You’ll take a compulsory module in world histories, and must study 1 History module which covers the period before 1750.

Typical modules cover topics such as:

• the novel

• histories of empire

• poetic language

• world dramas

Year 2 overview

You'll choose all of your modules, keeping a roughly equal balance of English and History topics. We encourage you to take modules from across historical periods.

Modules include topics such as:

• world literature after globalisation

• the Space Age

• African worlds

• witchcraft in England 1542-1736

• how writers influence each other

• women and Hollywood

In the second semester, you’ll take a module to prepare you for your year abroad.

Year 3 overview

You’ll study at one of our partner universities. Your lectures will be in English but you'll have opportunities to develop your language skills.

Alternatively, you can take an approved work placement abroad instead.

You’ll write a monthly personal blog to document your learning. This will record events, activities and intercultural encounters you experience. You’ll write a year abroad report with support from an academic supervisor.

Year 4 overview

You'll take a module examining your experiences abroad. This will help you produce an enhanced CV.

You’ll write a dissertation on a research topic of your choice in either English or History.

You’ll also choose modules from a wide range of topics, including:

• Jane Austen and the Regency world

• the Tudor court

• refugees in the 20th Century

• the East India Company and Britain’s Asian world

• radical England from Shakespeare to Milton

• literature of islands and oceans

• narrative non-fiction

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

Course time

How you'll spend your course time:

Course leader

Stephanie Jones is the course leader.

When you study English and History abroad you'll show employers that you‘re independent, curious and resourceful.

Studying English and History at Southampton also gives you a strong foundation in:

• research

• presentation skills

• project management

• critical thinking

• writing

You’ll learn how to tell a story. This is a crucial skill whether you want to write a press release or funding application, or edit a book or podcast.

Our graduates have gone on to careers involving History and English including:

• advertising

• account executive

• academic

• festival co-ordinator

• journalist

• marketing manager

• museum curator

• political researcher

• PR officer

• retail manager

• teacher

• translator

We offer a series of lectures and seminars given by experts, employers and alumni, which take you through career planning. These are designed for humanities students and cover:

• careers opportunities for graduates, including digital jobs

• entrepreneurial and start-up options

• skills self-assessment to help you discover hidden talents

• CV and application writing

Your personal academic tutor can write a reference based on knowledge of you as a student over the 3 years.

Careers services at Southampton

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

• work experience schemes

• CV and interview skills and workshops

• networking events

• careers fairs attended by top employers

• a wealth of volunteering opportunities

• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

Work in industry

You can take work placements through our Excel internship scheme or Year in Employment scheme. Placements could take place in art galleries, publishing houses, schools or performing arts organisations. We can help you get placements and employment with local, national and international employers.

Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £9,250.
• EU and international students pay £18,520.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.

Find out how to:

• pay your tuition fees

• calculate your student finances

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:

• accommodation costs

• living costs

• budgeting advice

Bursaries, scholarships and other funding

If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.

If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.

Get in touch for advice about student money matters.

Scholarships and grants

You may be able to get a scholarship or grant that's linked to your chosen subject area.

We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Support during your course

The Student Services Centre offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

When you apply use:

• UCAS course code: QV32
• UCAS institution code: S27

Apply for 2021 entry now

What happens after you apply?

We will assess your application on the strength of your:

• predicted grades
• academic achievements
• personal statement
• academic reference

We aim to respond to you within 2 to 6 weeks with a decision about your application.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000