History and English
Aston University, Birmingham
UCAS Code: VQ13 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Aston University, Birmingham
UCAS Code: VQ13 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B OR if eligible for Contextual offer (more details https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)
Access to HE Diploma
We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and the rest must be at Merit or Distinction. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics are required at minimum grade C/4.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three full A2 Levels.
T Level
The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; - Digital Production, Design and Development; - Education and Childcare.
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About this course
**Are you ready to critically explore the past and build a better future for all through the power of history and English?**
**Course description**
The BSc (Hons) History and English programme offers a well-rounded combination of historical exploration and language mastery, with practical experiences like field trips to historical sites and hands-on research in local archives.
The programme delves into topics such as nationalism, state-building, war and peace, religious conflicts, and globalisation's historical context. Within the English segment, you will master effective communication, analysing various texts from poetry and plays to social media. You will explore how language functions in society and gain practical skills for the workforce.
With the help of the integrated placement year, studying history and English together fosters critical thinking, independence, and advanced analytical skills, preparing you for a successful career in a range of industries.
**Key course benefits**
- **Our academics are clear** – 100% of students felt that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (History and English programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)
- **Opportunity to grow** – 100% of students felt positive about the learning opportunities available to them (History programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)
- **Gold standard teaching** – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- **Excellent prospects** – Aston University was named runner-up in the University of the Year for Graduate Employment Award (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)
- **Earn more** – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)
- **Investing in you** – English at Aston University was ranked 5th in the UK for 'spend per student' (Guardian, 2023)
**Course details**
**Modules**
For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/history-and-english-bsc
**Assessment method**
For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/history-and-english-bsc
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Aston University, Birmingham
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English is one of the most popular degree subjects and in 2015, more than 11,000 students graduated with English degrees - although this does represent a fall from recent years. As good communication is so important to modern business, you can find English graduates in all parts of the economy, although obviously, you can't expect to get a job in science or engineering (computing is a different matter - it's not common but good language skills can be useful in the computing industry). There's little difference in outcomes between English language and English literature degrees, so don't worry and choose the one that suits you best. More English grads took another postgraduate course when they finished their degree than grads from any other subject - this is an important option. Teacher training was a common choice of second degree, as was further study of English, and journalism courses. But many English graduates changed course and trained in law, marketing or other languages -or even subjects further afield such as computing, psychology and even nursing. This is a very flexible degree which gives you a lot of options
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