English and Creative Writing and History, BA (Hons)

This course emphasises developing practical skills for career growth, such as textual analysis and interpretation, while studying poetry, novels, drama, and creative writing for literary criticism. You will collaborate with award-winning scholars and benefit from personalised support, alongside unique UK options in English literature and history. Ranked first in Scotland for English and second for History (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2024), it provides a comprehensive understanding of literature and historical contexts to inform modern perspectives.Part of our flexible BA Humanities and Social Sciences programme, this degree allows you to explore three subjects in Year 1, with options in humanities, social sciences, and business. The standard BA spans three years, while the Honours version extends to four, enhancing employability through broad knowledge and optional credit-bearing work placements in Years 3 or 4. Note that this course does not award Qualified Teacher Status; applications require only one UCAS code for any subject combination.