History and English
Develop an understanding of past societies, social change, and how history is expressed through literature.
History and literature are fascinating subjects. By studying both at University Centre West Anglia (UcWA), you'll learn to analyse and express complex ideas.
You'll discover how social and political contexts shape human perception and cultural expression, and how accounts of historical events can be shaped by conventions of narrative and drama.
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Learn how the past shapes human perception and cultural expression
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Prepare for a career in today’s highly connected professional environment
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Specialise in either English or History in Year 3
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Study in King's Lynn at University Centre West Anglia
Careers
A substantial proportion of UcWA graduates have gone on to postgraduate study, mainly postgraduate certificates in education.
Graduates seeking a career in primary and secondary school teaching have very quickly been offered full-time jobs with on-the-job teacher training in either English or History or both subjects. They're now in leadership positions in their schools and colleges or local authorities. Others have progressed from teaching into education management and special needs support.
Graduates also seek careers in journalism, publishing, marketing and PR, in public administration, social work, the caring professions, and in library or museum work.
Teaching and modules
During your first year at UcWA, you'll develop an overview of both subject areas. You'll also develop your academic writing skills, and explore history's practical applications through the module Creating the Past.
Assessment will vary from module to module and is designed to help you develop and demonstrate a range of skills. The most common forms of assessments are essays, workbooks, portfolios consisting of your own creative writing, reflective pieces, lesson plans, blogs, individual and group presentations as well as formal exams and exam-style timed in-class writing assessments.
In Year 2, you'll progress to more specialised study, exploring areas such as Victorian literature and culture, modernism, and 19th-20th century history.
Finally, in Year 3 you'll specialise in either English or History, selecting a subject of your choice for more in-depth study.
Facilities
Study at University Centre West Anglia and benefit from facilities including:
- 14 digitally-enabled classrooms
- 120-seat multimedia lecture theatre
- a Learning Resource Centre, containing traditional and modern resources to enhance your learning
- depending on your course, you may use the £2.5m Creative Studios building.