English and History (Hons) Keele University

Overview

The English and History (Hons) at Keele University offers a comprehensive exploration of how historical events and diverse cultures have shaped the development of literature across the centuries. This interdisciplinary programme encourages students to connect the past with the present by investigating the formal characteristics of the English-speaking world's literary output alongside global social transformations. Students develop a rigorous academic foundation, becoming confident critics and researchers capable of deploying well-evidenced arguments in professional settings.

The curriculum is designed to foster an imaginative engagement with texts while providing a deep understanding of societies from the medieval period to the modern day.

Why English and History (Hons) at Keele University?

• Ranked in the Top 5 in England for English according to the Guardian University Guide 2026.
• Benefit from consistent teaching excellence, with the university being one of only 15 broad-based institutions in England to achieve a Double Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
• Access unique placement opportunities with prestigious national partners such as the National Trust, the V&A Museum, and Wedgwood.
• Utilise specialist facilities including the David Bruce Centre and dedicated Creative Writing rooms to support your research and analysis.
• Enhance your global outlook through options to study abroad at partner universities or gain a recognised TESOL qualification.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Defining Moments in World History, 1000-2000
• Becoming a Critic
• Classic Literature and its Adaptations
• Gothic Nightmares: Robots, Monsters and Witches
• Themes, Sources and Debates in History
• Cultures in Conflict: Victorian to Contemporary World Literature
• Reformation and Revolution: Creating Britain and America
• World Wars and the Age of Extremes
• Gender and Sexuality in Britain since 1700

Careers with English and History (Hons)

Graduates from this programme possess a versatile toolkit of transferable skills, including analytical thinking, storytelling, and professional communication. These attributes are highly valued across diverse industries, allowing alumni to pursue successful careers in both the public and private sectors. The ability to synthesise complex information and present persuasive arguments makes graduates particularly suited for roles requiring high-level research and presentation capabilities.

Common career destinations for graduates include:

• Teaching and Education
• Media and Journalism
• Heritage and Museum Management
• Government, Policy, and the Civil Service
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Law and International Relations
• Charity and Non-Profit Organisations