History and English Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Are you ready to critically explore the past and build a better future for all through the power of history and English?

The BA (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 benefits

* Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.

* Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

* Excellent experience - Ranked 4th in the UK for ‘student experience’ (History; Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026)

* Quality teaching - Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘teaching quality’ (History; Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026)

* Excellent prospects - Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘career prospects - outcomes’ (English; Complete University Guide, 2026)

* We invest in you - Ranked 5th in the UK for ‘spend per student’ (English; Guardian University Guide, 2026)

* Here for you - 97% of students felt positive about the academic support they received (English Language and Literature; National Student Survey, 2025).

* Helpful resources - 93% of students felt positive about the learning resources on their course (English Language and Literature; National Student Survey, 2025).

Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our history and English programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

* Area manager

* English language tutor

* Tax specialist

* Journal editor

* Marketing executive

* Media researcher

* Social media executive

* Education consultant

* Copywriter

* Operations support manager

* Merchandising assistant

Our graduates have gone on to work at companies and public sector organisations such as the BBC, Lloyds Banking Group, West Midlands Railway, West Midlands Police, Ministry of Justice, NHS and Airbus.