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English and History BA (Hons)

Royal Holloway, University of London

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This exciting and challenging course offers the opportunity to combine the study of English with the study of History, allowing you to explore and reflect upon the relationships between literary texts and their historical contexts.From Beowulf to the Booker Prize, English offers you the opportunity to study the full historical range of literature in English as well as the latest developments in the field, and even to pursue your own creative writing.You can discover the earliest works in English, deepen your knowledge of Shakespeare, find out what is great about Renaissance literature, darken your view of the 18th century, and unpack the Victorians. The course's structure allows you to develop a sound understanding of key periods, genres, authors, and ideas as well as choosing from a huge range of options. You can study Modernism, Postmodernism and American literature, explore literary criticism, develop your own creative writing, and analyse the latest developments in global literatures in English.You will gain original insights into the whole range of English literature from its beginnings to its latest developments, ranging from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Virginia Woolf, James Joyce and Salman Rushdie and study unusual, non-traditional subjects such as the body in the 18th century or time in modern literature or courses incorporating visual arts and cinema.Studying History is exciting and rewarding; it encourages you to appreciate the human experience in other places and at other times. Exploring what people have felt, thought and done in the past expands our self-awareness. It will help to satisfy your curiosity about the past, acquire understanding of specific periods and problems, and make discoveries.Our internationally renowned academics are developing the very latest thinking on historical problems; this cutting edge knowledge informs the curriculum and will enhance your learning experience. By studying History at one of the largest and most influential departments in the country you will be able to choose from an exceptionally broad range of subjects, enabling you to spread your studies across the medieval and modern worlds, from Ancient Rome through to modern China, from Saladin through to Margaret Thatcher.- Over 40 options across all areas of literature in your second and third years.- Study the ancient, medieval and modern worlds. Follow your passions – no compulsory modules in your third year.- Choice of modules that incorporate visual art and cinema- Opportunities for placement at, for example, The Telegraph or BBC.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB - AAB

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required.Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.Required: A-Level grade B an essay based subject.

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University information

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

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Royal Holloway offers dedicated wellbeing, academic and financial support to international students.
Almost a third of students are from outside the UK, meaning there’s a welcoming and strong international spirit on campus.
Royal Holloway partners with local and global industry, culture and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities for you.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    20th out of 96 3

    27th out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    147 73%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    3rd

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    75th

    5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    135 66%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    35th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    40th

    14

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