31 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Philosophy and English Literature (Hons) degree at University of Hertfordshire encourages you to expand your imaginative capacities and to critically reflect on possibilities for how the world could be, by engaging with a wide variety of perspectives.  

Are you a passionate reader who enjoys writing? On this English Literature and Journalism (Hons) course from University of Hertfordshire, you’ll grow from a passionate reader into a critical thinker and literary scholar. 

The BA (Hons) English Language and Literature at University of Hertfordshire enables you to combine your study of the structure, development, and use of English as a world language with your reading of literature written in English from all parts of the globe.

Ever wondered how past events shape the current world? By taking the History and Journalism (Hons) programme from University of Hertfordshire, you’ll learn how the past affects today’s world, how people learn (or don’t learn) from these events. You’ll see patterns and parallels between the past and present. You’ll critically analyse how events are told by different people.   

A History with Film (Hons) degree from University of Hertfordshire will help you grow from passionate reader and film-fan into a critical thinker able to understand literary and cinematic works by applying a wide range of critical, theoretical, political and historical perspectives. 

The History and Philosophy (Hons) department at University of Hertfordshire gives you the opportunity to study two subjects that will help you to make sense of the world around you. 

All journalists use language to convey facts, emotions and stories. Linguists analyse texts to understand the meaning of language. That’s why this course in (Hons) English Language and Journalism at University of Hertfordshire offers a unique opportunity to study both together, enhancing your employability in fields such as in advertising or social media, where both disciplines will be useful.

By choosing the Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (Hons) course at University of Hertfordshire, you’ll gain an appreciation of the lively exchange between philosophy and the ideas, beliefs and practices of some of the major world religions – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism.  

Have you ever wondered why humans talk but animals can’t? Or where language comes from? You’ll find out in our (Hons) English Language and Linguistics course at University of Hertfordshire. 

Are you a budding studio engineer or technical audio specialist looking to make your way in the production and post-production industry? The Audio Engineering (Hons) programme from University of Hertfordshire will provide you with the essential skills needed to thrive in the music industry.

The English Literature with Film (Hons) programme from University of Hertfordshire will help you grow from passionate reader and film-fan into a critical thinker able to understand literary and cinematic works by applying a wide range of critical, theoretical, political and historical perspectives. 

This joint English Literature and Creative Writing (Hons) programme at University of Hertfordshire will help you find your voice, whether as a poet, playwright, novelist or scholar of literature. 

On this course of (Hons) Journalism and Creative Writing at University of Hertfordshire, you’ll write for blogs, websites, print, video, audio and multimedia contexts, developing the skills to research your subject and really engage your readers.  

The History and English Literature (Hons) programme at University of Hertfordshire gives you the opportunity to study two subjects that speak closely to each other. 

Are you a passionate and curious reader of different kinds of writing? Are you interested in how literature plays a role in society? Connect the written word to real-world situations on the (Hons) English Literature course with us at University of Hertfordshire via writings from across the globe. 

The (Hons) English Language and Media degree from University of Hertfordshire provides the answer to both these questions and more. You’ll explore the foundations of human communication, the psychology behind language and how people act differently in different situations.  

The Philosophy and English Language (Hons) degree at University of Hertfordshire allows you to examine the nature of language, through two distinct approaches. You’ll develop a range of skills in analysing the structure of the English language and how it is used in a variety of situations, while exploring and challenging the assumptions about the nature of language. 

In a fast-paced, multifaceted media world, people with the ability to write, design and harness innovative technologies are in high demand. On this English Literature and Media (Hons) course from University of Hertfordshire, you’ll gain real-world skills, learning how to create and publish content.   

The practical (Hons) Creative Writing and Digital Media course at University of Hertfordshire nurtures your hands-on technical skills, original creativity, and entrepreneurial attitude, giving you the versatility for a successful media career.

If you are curious about life’s big questions and like to think for yourself, this Philosophy (Hons) course from University of Hertfordshire is for you.