Study location	United Kingdom, Aberystwyth
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	QV31

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in English Literature or English Language & Literature The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, sufficient results in secondary school final exams or other equivalent Additionally, state English examination results are accepted as proof of proficency.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. courses.aber.ac.uk/..ish-literature-degree

Overview

In choosing to study the joint honours History and English Literature Degree at Aberystwyth University you will have the opportunity to combine two highly stimulating academic subjects. The History and English Literature Degree will allow you to immerse yourself in a broad range of historical periods, complemented by the study of literary texts from medieval times through to modern. Graduates of our History and English Literature Degree are much sought by employers for their highly-developed research, analysis, team-work and communications abilities.

The History and English Literature degree will allow you to place the past in context through the analysis of primary, secondary and literary sources and will enable you to equip yourself with the analytical skills of interpretation and communication that are so vital in everyday life.

Career opportunities

While many History graduates take up careers directly linked to their subject such as working in the fields of archives, heritage or museum management, others find employment in a wide range of related and non-related professional employment, including librarianship, records management, the legal profession, local government, business and finance, the police force, the military, public relations and personnel management. The English Literature part of your degree will prepare you for a career in journalism, media, or advertising, and jobs which incorporate research and professional writing. The research and analytical skills you will develop during your degree will also provide a sound basis for postgraduate study and for a career in academia.