Overview

Combining your English and history studies in this English and History (Hons) from University of Dundee gives you a very wide range of modules to choose from.

For English you can study the history of literature from the medieval period right up to the present day.

A range of modules give you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic poetry to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films.

We start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, moving on to historical surveys of literature. We then explore in more detail many of the periods, movements and topics previously covered.

Our emphasis is very much on 'doing history'. You'll use primary sources from the very beginning of your studies, and analyse various kinds of historical evidence, including written and oral materials, maps, visual images, feature films, art, and music.

Careers

English and history are adaptable subjects which open up a flexible range of career options.

A wide-ranging knowledge of the arts, literature, history, and culture produces well-rounded individuals with a broad frame of reference.

Our course is designed to produce confident, intellectually engaged graduates, who can think creatively and independently, ask incisive questions, articulate their ideas, and solve complex problems. These are all attributes highly sought after by employers.

Many of our graduates enter roles in:

teaching
publishing
journalism
arts administration
library and information services
business and management
consultancy
politics
the civil service
the creative industries
media
the heritage industry
museums and archives
finance
the diplomatic service

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

The Victorian Short Story
Early Modern Literature, 1564-1740
Europe: Space, Time and Peoples
Imperialism and Decolonisation 1850-2000
Contemporary America in Context
Modernist to Contemporary Literature, 1901 to the Present day

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

360-480

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Language Studies Literature View 664 other Bachelors in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Advanced Diploma: Grade B with ASL-A Level at B (level 1) Grade A with ASL-A Level at B (level 2)

BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM (level 1) A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDD (level 2)

European Baccalaureate: 70% overall (level 1) 75% overall (level 2)GCE-A Level: Standard: BBB Widening access: BCC (level 1) AAB (level 2)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points (level 1) 34 points (level 2)

Scottish Baccalaureate: Pass with CC at Advanced Higher (level 1) Distinction with AB (level 2)

SQA Higher/Advanced Higher: Standard: AABB at Higher /Widening access: BBBB at Higher (level 1) AB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher(level 2)

SQA Higher National: A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit (level 1) A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units (level 2)

Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Relevant subjects with ABB grades
Welsh Baccalaureate: A-Levels at BB (level 1) A Levels at AA (level 2)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23150 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland � 9,790

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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