Program Overview

Enrich your study of English literature across six centuries by exploring the history behind it. Find out how writers are influenced by the times they live in, and how they affect history by shaping our cultural, political and moral values. Be empowered to read, think and write critically and creatively. You will have a wide choice of modules and the cross-disciplinary nature of the course will broaden your perspectives, preparing you for an interesting and fulfilling career path.

Enhance your learning through the history department's close relationship with Plymouth’s wider history community, giving you free access to lectures from world-renowned visiting historians. Boost your career prospects by working with a publishing house, literary agent, arts organisation or magazine on our work-based learning module or extra-curricular internships, and experience other cultures by studying or working abroad in either Europe or the US.

Key Features

• Choose from a wide variety of specialist modules, including period and cultural studies, and creative writing. You’ll be taking two thirds of your modules in English and one third in history. Your history modules will explore aspects of British, European and Global history, allowing you to make comparisons and connections with your English studies.
• Receive free set texts for all core modules throughout the three years.
• Benefit from assessment through coursework, with no written exams.
• Boost your career prospects by working with a publishing house, literary agent, arts organisation or magazine on our work-based learning module or extra-curricular internships.
• Make use of our open-door policy and talk to your lecturers in a friendly and supportive learning environment.
• Learn from internationally recognised research-active staff, including published creative writers.
• Experience other cultures by studying or working abroad in either Europe or the US.
• Write and be published as part of INK, the English and Creative Writing student-run magazine.
• Access resources at any time with the University library, open 24 hours 365 days a year, offering a vast range of electronic and print materials, including a rare books collection.
• Enhance your learning through the history department's close relationship with Plymouth’s wider history community, giving you free access to lectures from world-renowned visiting historians.
• Join the History Society and enjoy events and trips within a fun and supportive community, as well as getting experience in organising and coordinating events.
• Make the most of a rich cultural life with The Arts Institute programme and the University’s links with local arts organisations, like the Theatre Royal Plymouth.
• If you are interested in taking this normally full-time programme on a part-time basis please contact Rachel Christofides to discuss this possibility.