作为双荣誉学生，您将在英语学院学习一半的课程，在历史系学习一半的课程。众多可选模块意味着您可以根据个人兴趣设计学位。作为双学位课程的一部分，对历史和英语或文学文化（包括戏剧，电影和创意写作）的研究为您提供了一套补充技能，以理解和阐明历史文本的文学品质（歧义，风格，象征性语言） ），文学文本的历史背景以及对英语语言发展做出贡献的发展。英语和历史是相互支持的主题，为深入理解和严格分析历史变化的过程以及反映和鼓励这种变化的文化提供了独特但相应的方法。每个部门都具有从近代早期到今天的研究实力，包括对美国历史和文化
The combination of English and History uniquely positions you to be able to interrogate a variety of literary texts (including film, theatre, poetry and prose) and place them within their historical, social and political contexts. Both departments offer modules that explore literary and historical cultures from the medieval period up until the contemporary moment. This course is available with either an English Literature or an English Language pathway.To understand how English literature and language have changed, developed and influenced cultures, you need to understand the historical context. What’s more, literary texts can provide important insights into life in earlier periods of history. Evidently, the combination of English and history is a natural one.Splitting your time between English and history, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue either an English literature or an English language pathway - or even take modules from both areas, studying a range of genres from literary fiction, journalism, theatre, film, everyday conversation, adverts, digital writing, to poetry and creative writing.In history, you’ll have the opportunity to study past societies from 1000 BCE to the 21st century, choosing from a variety of global topics that interest you.Become a confident researcher - become highly skilled in interpreting texts, media and events within their historical context, developing an understanding of human experience across time and place.Research-led Special Subject - become a specialist in your chosen area with Sheffield’s research-led special subject. In small-group seminars and 1-1 supervision, explore your favourite area of history or literature with an expert on the topic.Enhance your learning with work placements - stand out from the crowd through real work experience opportunities that equip you with new skills, build contacts and help you prepare for your future career.Optional placement year, Study abroad