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Study History and English, American and Postcolonial Literature at the University of Kent and immerse yourself in the rich narratives of the past alongside critical engagement with contemporary texts. This interdisciplinary degree offers students a unique opportunity to explore historical developments, cultural movements, and literary traditions across diverse periods and regions, fostering a comprehensive understanding of historical contexts and their influence on literature.
Throughout the programme, students will examine key themes such as identity, empire, resistance, and societal change through both historical analysis and literary critique. The History component provides a detailed exploration of political, social, and economic developments from ancient times to the modern era, while the English, American, and Postcolonial Literature modules focus on significant literary works that have shaped and reflected these historical contexts. The curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and intercultural awareness, enabling students to interpret texts and historical sources with depth and nuance.
Students will benefit from a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent research. The programme encourages active participation and critical debate, preparing graduates for careers in education, publishing, media, cultural management, or further academic research. With access to the university’s extensive library resources, archives, and digital collections, students are supported in their scholarly pursuits.
Graduates of this programme will emerge with a broad understanding of how history and literature intertwine to shape societies and identities. They will possess strong analytical, communication, and research skills, making them well-equipped to pursue a wide range of professional paths or advanced postgraduate studies. The University of Kent’s vibrant academic community and diverse student body provide an enriching environment for intellectual growth and cultural exchange.
Whether you are passionate about uncovering historical truths or analyzing literary texts through various critical lenses, this programme offers a comprehensive and stimulating education that prepares you for the complexities of the modern world. Join us at the University of Kent to explore the interconnected worlds of history and literature and develop the skills necessary to contribute thoughtfully to academic, professional, and societal conversations.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)
Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Credits Total Kent credits: 360
Duration full-time 36 months Partnership Joint Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1
Possible modules may include:
HI426 - Making History: Theory and Practice
EN333 - Romanticism
HI353 - Britain and the Second World War: The Home Front
HI359 - Empire and Africa
HI385 - Introduction to the History of Medicine
HI390 - The Emergence of America:From European Settlement to 1880
HI391 - The Rise of the United States Since 1880
HI397 - Cinema and Society, 1930 - 1960
HI410 - Early Medieval Europe
HI411 - Later Medieval Europe
HI416 - Victorian Britain: Politics, Society and Culture
HI419 - England in the Age of Chivalry: c1200-1400
HI425 - Revolutionary Europe 1700-1850
HI430 - Modern British History (Part Two)
HI431 - The English Renaissance: Society, Politics and Culture 1400-1600
HI432 - Early Modern History: The Age of Reformation c. 1450-1600
HI433 - Early Modern History: The Age of Enlightenment c. 1600-1750
HI434 - The History of Science
HI435 - A Global History of Empires: 1500-1850
HI436 - A Global History of Empires: 1850-1960
HI437 - War and Diplomacy in Europe c1850-2000
EN302 - Early Drama
EN331 - Readings in the Twentieth Century
EN332 - Writing America
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
EN695 - Empire, New Nations and Migration
EN697 - Chaucer and Late Medieval English Literature
EN681 - Novelty, Enlightenment and Emancipation: 18th Century Literature
EN692 - Early Modern Literature 1500-1700
EN694 - Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
HI5031 - African History since 1800
HI5035 - History of Modern Medicine and Medical Ethics,1800-2000
HI5041 - Gothic Art: Image and Imagination in Europe, c.1140-1500
HI5055 - Russia: 1855-1945 Reform, Revolution and War
HI5065 - British History c. 1480-1620
HI5013 - Popular Religion and Heresy, 1100-1300
HI5023 - The American Civil War Era 1848-1877
HI5075 - Marvels, Monsters and Freaks 1780-1920
HI5092 - Armies at War 1914-1918
HI5094 - Insurgencies and Counter-Insurgencies: The British and French Experienc
HI566 - History Dissertation
HI6002 - The British Army and Empire c1750-1920
HI6009 - Europe and the Islamic World, c 1450-1750
HI6018 - Victorian Science
HI6025 - Everyday Life in Early Modern Europe
HI6036 - Science Satirised
HI6042 - The British Empire: Sunrise to Sunset
HI6032 - Persecution, Repression and Resistance
HI6034 - Anglo-French Relations 1904 - 1945
HI6047 - Communist Eastern Europe, 1945-89
HI613 - Conflict in Seventeenth Century Britain
HI632 - The Tools of Empire 1760-1920
HI707 - Britain and The Falklands War
HI742 - The Cold War, 1941-1991
HI783 - Anglo-Saxon England
HI789 - The Art of Death
HI795 - Inviting Doomsday: US Environmental
HI763 - How the West was Won (or lost): The American West in the Nineteenth Cen
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
EN583 - Postcolonial Writing
EN586 - Language and Place in Colonial and Postcolonial Poetry
EN597 - Postcolonial Long Essay
EN598 - Postcolonial Long Essay
EN655 - Places and Journeys
EN661 - The Stranger
HI770 - From Blitzkrieg to Baghdad: Armoured Warfare in Theory, Practise and Im
HI796 - Inviting Doomsday: US Environmental
HI747 - The Cold War, 1941 - 1991
HI6049 - The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the Atlantic World, c. 1500 - 1900
HI605 - Independent Documentary Study in History
HI6035 - Anglo-French Relations 1904 - 1945
HI6044 - British Politics 1625-1642
HI6045 - Origins of the Second World War
HI6046 - Wolves, Walruses and the Wild
HI6037 - Science Satirised
HI6039 - The Rights Revolution: The 20th Century US Supreme Court & Society
HI6040 - The Discovery of the World c.1450 - 1800
HI6041 - The Crusades in the Thirteenth Century
HI6029 - The Great War: British Memory, History and Culture
HI6030 - Empires of Religion
HI6021 - Famine in Pre-Industrial Societies
HI6024 - Napoleon and Europe, 1799 - 1815
HI6012 - From Crisis to Revolution: France 1774-1799
HI6014 - Riders on the Storm
HI6016 - The English Reformation and the Invention of the Middle Ages
HI5095 - Insurgencies and Counter-Insurgencies: The British and French Experienc
HI5099 - The Wars of the Roses
HI5093 - Armies at War 1914-1918
HI5024 - The American Civil War Era 1848-1877
HI5068 - War and Modern Medicine 1850-1950
HI5072 - The American Revolution
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.
Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement- A level: ABB including English Literature or English Language and Literature grade B, and History grade B excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
- Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
- International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 points at HL including History 5 at HL or 6 at SL, IB HL English A1/A2/B at 5/6/6 OR English Literature A/English Language and Literature A (or Literature A/Language and Literature A of another country) 5 at HL or 6 at SL
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.
The University of Kent offers a comprehensive programme in English and American Literature and History, designed to explore the rich textual and historical contexts of English-speaking countries. This degree programme provides students with a thorough understanding of literary texts, cultural developments, and historical events from various periods, ranging from medieval times to contemporary society. It combines the study of classic and modern literature with analysis of historical movements, enabling students to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper appreciation of the interconnectedness of literature and history. The programme includes modules that cover key literary genres, historical periods, and theoretical approaches, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to understanding texts and their socio-cultural backgrounds. Students may have the opportunity to engage in comparative analyses of American and British literature and explore postcolonial themes relevant to contemporary global contexts. The curriculum is designed to promote research skills, oral presentation, and academic writing, preparing graduates for careers in education, publishing, media, arts, and cultural sectors. The programme often incorporates opportunities for placement and study abroad, enhancing practical experience and intercultural competence. Assessment methods include essays, presentations, examinations, and dissertation projects, allowing students to demonstrate their mastery of subject matter and research capabilities. The faculty members are experienced scholars in their fields, providing expert guidance and mentorship throughout the course. Facilities at the university include modern libraries, computer labs, and access to extensive digital resources to support student learning. Overall, this programme aims to produce well-rounded graduates with a deep understanding of literature and history, analytical skills, and an awareness of global cultural dynamics.
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