This English Language and History BA (Hons) course enables you to study both English Language and Literature equally at the same level. Don’t worry, studying joint honours doesn’t mean more work. You’ll study the same number of credits as a single honours student, but just take fewer modules in each of the subjects. There are lots of reasons why students choose a joint honours qualification. Just some include: that you have two subject areas of interest, that you want to explore something new alongside a core subject area or that you want to keep your career options open to a range of professions.
On this exciting and innovative Joint Honours programme you will also cover a broad range of contemporary issues in language. The course will introduce you to contemporary linguistic approaches to the study of language, aspects of linguistic structure and language variation in English. The introductory modules look at issues such as how our language changes according to the context in which it is being used, how men's and women's language use differs, how we acquire language and how and why it breaks down. You will also explore the history and diversity of the English Language, examine the impact of new media, such as the Internet, email and text messaging, develop your own web design skills and reflect on your own language use. You will gain the critical understanding, cultural awareness and analytical skills to prepare you for a career in a wide variety of sectors.
Our English Literature programme will introduce you to a range of literary themes, genres and theories. You will explore key trends and movements and develop an understanding of historical, thematic and interdisciplinary approaches to literary interpretation. The major historical periods are represented, as are influential, exciting and thought-provoking texts from all the major literary genres. You will benefit from a firm grounding in key works from the Anglophone canon, whilst also having the opportunity to develop specific interests in the study of contemporary literature across a range of themes such as gender and race. You will gain the critical understanding, cultural awareness and analytical skills to prepare you for a career in a wide variety of sectors.
Course Details - Modules
All students take a total of 120 credits per level.
Level 4 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Introduction to English Language, Language and Society, Introduction to Literature, Introduction to Literary Theory
Level 5 Modules (there are 3 mandatory modules and 3 optional modules out of a choice of 6 as indicated by *) include: Language Style and Communication, Psycholinguistics, Shakespeare
Choose 1 English Language module from the optional modules below: Discourse Studies*, Cognitive Linguistics*,
and choose 2 History modules from the optional modules below: Romantic Writings*, Victorian Novel*, Victorian Poetry*
Level 6 Modules (there is 1 mandatory module and 4 optional modules out of a choice of 9 as indicated by *) include: Dissertation
Choose 2 English Language modules from the optional modules: Language, Identity and Communication*, Critical Approaches to text analysis*, Language and Power*, Discourse and Cognition*
And choose 2 History modules from the optional modules from: Critical Approaches to Poetry, Development of Children's Literature, Post- 1945 Fiction, Post- 1945 Drama
Course Details – Assessment Method
Modules in at Level 4 study are assessed by both examinations (50%) and coursework (50%). Level 5 and 6 modules are also assessed by examination and coursework combinations. You can also expect to take part in seminar presentations which will form part of the assessment for Level 5 and 6 modules. In the third year, you will undertake a dissertation which is assessed through coursework (100%).
Each module is formally assessed through, for example, examination, open-book test, individual and group presentation, essay, observation of practice, assessment of course work e.g. art portfolio, written report, reflective practice and portfolios of evidence.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
Q301
Institution code:
B40
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
All applicants must show that they have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you’ll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
8250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
8250.0
Year 1
Scotland
8250.0
Year 1
Wales
8250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
8250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Feilden Street
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Blackburn
BB2 1LH
Career tips, advice and guides straight to your inbox.