BAEnglish and History
| Study location | United Kingdom, Southampton |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA |
| Course code | QV31 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Include English and History to your exams The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 7 (with a minimum of 7 in Reading and Writing, 6.5 in Listening and Speaking) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
An English and History degree at Southampton provides you with an excellent education in literature, theory and past cultures. There are opportunities for field research, creative writing, as well as work experience in local schools. We are committed to providing a rich, rigorous, and above all enjoyable experience ensuring that you graduate as a confident, curious and independent self-starter equipped with the skills for a successful career.
• Research-led teaching by English and History academics who are passionate about their subject
• Talks by visiting speakers from international universities and by successful professionals
• Specialist online learning resources for every module
• An exciting range of assessment methods including presentations, group projects, portfolios, and dissertations, as well as essays and exams
• An academic advisor to provide regular and supportive advice, guidance and feedback on your progress
• Opportunities to visit Chawton House Library and the former home of Jane Austen, as well as visits to galleries, museums, and theatres
• Access to the Wellington, Palmerston and Mountbatten papers and the Parkes archives
• Opportunities to spend a semester, a year or a summer at one of international partner universities in Asia, Europe, and the Americas to experience a new culture
• Placements in schools and colleges as part of your degree such as international writing in schools, and the student associates scheme
Career opportunities
Studying English and History at Southampton will help you acquire high-level critical thinking and communication skills that are essential to navigate your career. English and History graduates have progressed to careers in journalism, archiving, publishing, curating, management and administration, teaching, the media, law, creative writing, and many other areas.
You will be developing and practising the skills required for a successful career from day one of the course. Over three years you will learn to
• write in different ways and for different formats
• sharpen your analysis of the past to address the problems of the present
• argue your case
• make interesting and confident presentations
• work effectively both on your own and in groups
• identify and research areas that you think are important
These are all skills that are valued not just by us but by employers. As a student rep you might also take an active role in the governance of the department, of a student society, or of the Students’ Union. English and History also offers some opportunities for direct work experience.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.