Year 1 (Level 4)
Year one introduces students to a range of written genres and historical periods and provides a comprehensive platform for the more detailed study undertaken in year two.
English Modules
- Introduction to Narrative
- Stage and Screen
- Life Writing
- Introduction to Poetry
- Personal, Professional and Academic Skills
History Modules
- Introducing Historical research
- The Roman Empire
- Personal, Professional and Academic Skills
- Crime and Popular Culture in Victorian Britain
- National Identity in Europe 1860-1945
Year 2 (Level 5)
Year two builds upon the investigate skills of the historian and the analytical skills of the reader/critic developed in year one. In addition, year two offers History students work placement opportunities and field trips.
English Modules
- Post-War British Writing
- Victorian Writing
- Critical Theory
- Romantic Writing
- The Short Story
History Modules
- The British in America, 1607-1783
- Life in Tudor England and Wales
- The Georgian Age
- Culture and Belief in Renaissance Europe
- Research Methods in Humanities
- History in the Workplace
Year 3 (Level 6)
Year three caters for a more advanced investigation into genre and period and further develops critical skills of investigation. Students will also carry out an extended project of their choice which complements and enhances the skills and knowledge acquired over the course of the degree.
English Modules
- Post-Colonial Writing
- Post-Modern Writing
- Gender, Sexuality and Writing
- Modernism and Culture
- Dissertation
History Modules
- Rise of a New Society
- Nineteenth Century Wales
- Revolution and Readjustment in England and Wales 1625-1690
- American Frontiers in the Nineteenth Century
- Dissertation
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
BA (Hons) English & History
UCAS Code:QV31
The academic requirements for the course are 112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent,
preferably with History at A-level. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account.
Access Courses (whether Humanities or Social Studies) can act as an alternative route into Higher Education.
Where candidates lack the necessary formal qualifications, interviews will normally be offered.
If you have studied in another European country, please check the Entry Requirements for your qualification.
Part-time applicants should apply using this form.
International Students - BA (Hons) English and History
If you are an international student please visit the countries page and select your country to see the relevant academic and English language entry requirements.
Our English & History Degree employs a wide range of assessment methods, which include:
- Essays
- Exams
- Oral Presentations
- Reflective Journals
- Portfolios
Teaching and learning
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
Formal scheduled contact time is 12 hours per week - although this can vary depending on the nature of the modules undertaken (for example the work placement module in year two places more emphasis on workplace attendance).
Lectures are delivered by highly qualified staff who employ a range of electronic and hard-copy sources to inform sessions and encourage participation.
Staff are also available outside scheduled teaching hours to discuss any problems or issues students may have. Our students are able to benefit from the Disability support and general learning support offered on-site.
Field trips are staff-led and, for non-local visits, transport is provided. All entrance fees to the sites we visit are covered by the University
The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.
The analytical and intellectual elements of an English & History degree suit a wide range of occupations. Past students have become:
- Teachers
- Published Authors
- Performance Poets
- Editors
- Historical Researchers
- Heritage Managers
- Museum Curators
- Record Keepers
- Archive Managers
- Custodians of Historical Buildings
- Entrepreneurs
- Academics
You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.
For 2017/18, Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees will be £9,000 per year for a full time undergraduate degree course.
The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages.
You can see the full programme specification here.
