BA LITERATURE AND HISTORY
BA LITERATURE AND HISTORY
Historians and literary critics sometimes read the same documents, but they have different approaches and employ different methods of analysis. This programme gives you the opportunity to learn and experiment with both ways of reading. In learning the skills of close textual analysis and engaging with narrative form, you will become a historian with a marked sensitivity to sources and a lively and engaging writing style. As you encounter arguments about historical causality and assess conflicting accounts of historical events, you will become a literary critic with a complex grasp of the social, political and cultural contexts in which literature is produced. The two disciplines enrich each other, and the diverse range of experts here combine to deliver you a course that is both flexible and distinctive. It’s up to you to set the precise balance between literature and history as your degree progresses – you might take an equal number of modules in both, or gradually specialise in one or the other discipline.
You’ll be taught by specialists from two world-leading UEA departments – the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing and the School of History. Studying in Norwich gives you access to a city rich in historical and cultural artefacts, and vivid literary and dramatic life. This unique degree programme also offers you many opportunities to extend your studies beyond the classroom, into archives of literary and historical manuscripts, and out to sites of historical and cultural importance.
On this course you will explore how literature lives in and speaks to its historical moment, while bringing your analytical and close-reading skills to bear on historical texts themselves.
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Literature and history are closely intertwined subjects, and this degree enables you to study them together, under the guidance of our leading historians, literary critics and creative writers. This genuinely interdisciplinary course gives you a grounding in the core knowledge and practices that are essential to each subject, bringing them together in unique bridge modules, and in a diverse and exciting range of optional modules from both disciplines.

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Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.Placement Year and Study Abroad
You have the option to apply to study abroad for one semester of your second year. Studying abroad is a wonderfully enriching life experience – you will develop confidence and adaptability, and will have the chance to deepen your understanding of Literature and history while learning about another culture. At UEA, you will also be surrounded throughout your degree by the many students we welcome from around the world..
For further details, visit our Study Abroad section of our website.

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After the Course
You could go on to work in the arts, media, publishing, politics, charities and NGOs, teaching or the commercial sector. You will be equipped with skills of critical reading, independence, time management, team work and more, which are highly valued by employers. You’ll also be well placed to study for a postgraduate degree.
Our Careers Service is here to support you in launching your career by advising with CV writing, internships, and much more. Every year we run an event, Working with Words, where you’ll have the chance to meet and hear from successful UEA alumni from across the creative industries.
UEA also has its own in-house student publishing project, Egg Box, along with many other exciting initiatives that give you opportunities to turn your love of literature into a foundation for your future career.
Career destinations
Examples of careers you could enter include:
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Media
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Events Management
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Journalism

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Assessment for Year 1
Your assessed work might include essays, project work, and presentations. All our BA English Literature modules are 100% coursework but some History modules have exams. You have the option to take a third year dissertation where you undertake in-depth study in either literature or history or their inter-relationship. You therefore graduate from this degree skilled at presenting research and ideas in many different forms. Your final degree classification is made up of the marks you receive in your second and third years.
Assessment for Year 2
Your assessed work might include essays, project work, and presentations. All our BA English Literature modules are 100% coursework but some History modules have exams. You have the option to take a third year dissertation where you undertake in-depth study in either literature or history or their inter-relationship. You therefore graduate from this degree skilled at presenting research and ideas in many different forms. Your final degree classification is made up of the marks you receive in your second and third years.
Assessment for Year 3
Your assessed work might include essays, project work, and presentations. All our BA English Literature modules are 100% coursework but some History modules have exams. You have the option to take a third year dissertation where you undertake in-depth study in either literature or history or their inter-relationship. You therefore graduate from this degree skilled at presenting research and ideas in many different forms. Your final degree classification is made up of the marks you receive in your second and third years.
Assessment for Year 1
Your assessed work might include essays, project work, and presentations. All our BA English Literature modules are 100% coursework but some History modules have exams. You have the option to take a third year dissertation where you undertake in-depth study in either literature or history or their inter-relationship. You therefore graduate from this degree skilled at presenting research and ideas in many different forms. Your final degree classification is made up of the marks you receive in your second and third years.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.In Year 2 students take 120 credits in total. Students must take at least 40 credits from Literature and at least 40 credits from History. Students should consult with the Study Abroad Co-ordinator before choosing Erasmus Exchange or Semester Abroad modules. Students opting for the Semester Abroad modules must ensure that, during the semester in which they are at UEA, they take at least one module (20 credits) from Literature and one module (20 credits) from History.
Assessment for Year 2
Your assessed work might include essays, project work, and presentations. All our BA English Literature modules are 100% coursework but some History modules have exams. You have the option to take a third year dissertation where you undertake in-depth study in either literature or history or their inter-relationship. You therefore graduate from this degree skilled at presenting research and ideas in many different forms. Your final degree classification is made up of the marks you receive in your second and third years.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.In Year 3, students must take 120 credits from Literature and History, of which 30 credits must come from Literature and 30 credits must come from History. Students should select no more than one dissertation per academic year and should not select a dissertation module if choosing a HIS Special Subject (60 credit HIS module).
Assessment for Year 3
Your assessed work might include essays, project work, and presentations. All our BA English Literature modules are 100% coursework but some History modules have exams. You have the option to take a third year dissertation where you undertake in-depth study in either literature or history or their inter-relationship. You therefore graduate from this degree skilled at presenting research and ideas in many different forms. Your final degree classification is made up of the marks you receive in your second and third years.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
A Levels
BBB or ABC including English Literature and History, Ancient History, History of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Politics, Government and Politics, Psychology or Sociology or BBC including English Literature and History, Ancient History, History of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Politics, Government and Politics, Psychology or Sociology with an A in the Extended ProjectBTEC
DDM alongside grade B in A-Level English Literature and A-Level History (or equivalent qualification). BTEC Public Services, Uniformed Services or Business Administration are not acceptedScottish highers
AABBB including English Literature and HistoryScottish highers advanced
CCC including English Literature and HistoryIrish leaving certificate
2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 including English Literature and HistoryAccess course
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in English Literature and 12 credits in History at MeritEuropean Baccalaureate
70% overall including 70% in English Literature and HistoryInternational Baccalaureate
31 points including HL 5 English and HL 5 History or Global PoliticsGCSE offer
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
Additional entry requirements
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes.
Alternative Qualifications
UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) at the following level:
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IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Please click here to see our full list.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
Interviews
Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.
Gap year
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds.
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course related costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.

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How to apply
Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.
UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The system allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it must be sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
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