The University of Warwick is a public research university located in Coventry, England. Founded in 1965, it has quickly established itself as one of the UK's leading universities, consistently ranking in the top ten in national league tables. Warwick has a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in the fields of business, economics, engineering, and the humanities. The university is known for its international outlook and has a diverse student body, with students from over 150 countries. With a strong commitment to research and innovation, the University of Warwick is a dynamic and exciting institution that offers a world-class education to its students.

Year One
History and Textuality
For historians and literary scholars alike the past is irretrievable yet inescapable On History and Textuality you will explore how the two disciplines address this dilemma focusing particularly on issues that have been marginalised in traditional historical inquiry—such as the emotions the ‘primitive’ and the non-human—and on the ways in which history has been shaped by operations of power As the first-year core module for the English and History degree this module also has a programme of assessments designed to help you make the transition from school to university-level study

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Making of the Modern World
We live in the here and now But what got us here? This module studies the string of major social political and cultural developments that established our modern world Radical (and not so radical) ideas from the Enlightenment the industrial revolution’s structural transformations of how we work build and buy things and the struggles and stumbles of imperialism capitalism and globalisation have gone far to set terms of life in the twenty-first century The module will also help you develop your critical voice as a historian while asking comparative questions about historical difference across the world

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Medieval and Early Modern Literature
Taking you from the mythical court of King Arthur to the real world of ambition intrigue and danger in the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I this module introduces you to early literature written in a range of genres (romance epic fabliau) and poetic forms You will study texts like Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales Thomas More’s Utopia Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene and Shakespeare’s sonnets to explore some of the period’s highest ideals—‘trawthe’ or integrity—as well as some of humanity’s darkest impulses greed deception revenge and desire

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Epic into Novel
Tracking the transition from the epics of the ancient world to their incarnation as texts of modernity this module introduces you to some of the most influential and formative works of world literature You will study central texts of the classical world such as Gilgamesh Homer’s Iliad Virgil’s Aeneid and Catullus; ancient epics from India and Africa; Milton’s Paradise Lost; as well as responses to ancient epic by Tennyson Margaret Atwood Seamus Heaney and Maria Dahvana Headley Reading across history and cultures between languages and genres you will develop the skills to analyse narrative character and style

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Plus one further first-year English or first History module of your choice

Year Two
In your second you will study 30 CATS of English modules 30 CATS of History modules and 30 CATS of your choice (which can be English or History modules or selected modules from other departments) Your module choices for this must include at least 30 CATS of early-modern (pre-1800) material In addition you will take our core module

Writing History Truth Memory and Fiction
‘Writing History’ explores how knowledge of the past is constructed and contested in texts It examines a sequence of four historical episodes and considers how they have been portrayed as cohesive and meaningful events in history to widely varying intellectual and political ends You will develop your ability to historicise and critically evaluate historical and literary texts and enhance your understanding of how narrative and artistic representation shape historical knowledge and ‘truth’

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Year Three
In your third you will study 30 CATS of English modules 30 CATS of History modules and 30 CATS of your choice (which can be English or History modules or selected modules from other departments) In addition you will take our core module the English and History Dissertation

English and History Dissertation
The English and History dissertation enables you to undertake a substantial independent inter-disciplinary research project and to produce an article-length essay It provides the opportunity to work in a way similar to a literary scholar or historian identifying a research topic; mastering the relevant scholarship; identifying and critically analysing primary texts; and articulating and sustaining a coherent argument As the final-year core module it completes the intellectual training that has been provided in your earlier work on the degree particularly the two core modules

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Optional modules
Optional modules can vary from to Example optional modules may include

American Horror Story
The English Nineteenth-Century Novel
Literature Environment Ecology
US Writing and Culture
Literature Environment Ecology
US Writing and Culture 1780-1920
Romantic and Victorian Poetry
Shakespeare and Selected Dramatists of his Time
The Global Novel
Latin America Themes and Problems
Mind Body and Society
A History of Africa 1830-1980
Slavery and Slave Life in the American South 1619-1865
From the Blues to Hip Hop
The Drug Trade in the Americas
Slavery Memory and Memorialisation

• The University of Warwick is a world-renowned public research university located in Coventry, England. Established in 1965, it has rapidly established itself as one of the leading universities in the UK and the world, consistently ranking in the top ten in national and international league tables.
• Academic excellence is at the heart of the University of Warwick, with a reputation for excellence in fields such as business, economics, engineering, and the humanities. The university has four faculties: Arts, Science, Social Sciences, and Medicine, with over 30 academic departments and more than 300 degree courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
• The Warwick Business School is one of the most respected business schools in the UK, with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programs, including the highly regarded Warwick MBA.
• The university's commitment to research is evident in its world-class research facilities and centres, which focus on areas such as energy, healthcare, and digital technologies. Warwick is also home to a number of research institutes and centres, including the Warwick Manufacturing Group, the Warwick Medical School, and the Warwick Centre for Applied Linguistics.
• The University of Warwick is also renowned for its international outlook, with a diverse student body representing over 150 nationalities. It has strong partnerships with universities around the world, with opportunities for students to study abroad and for international students to study at Warwick.
• The university has a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, with numerous initiatives and programs aimed at supporting student startups and promoting innovation. The Warwick Enterprise Hub provides students with access to resources and support to develop their business ideas, while the Warwick Innovation Centre offers incubation and office space for startups and small businesses.
• The University of Warwick has a beautiful campus that spans over 700 acres and features state-of-the-art facilities, including a modern sports centre, a world-class arts centre, and numerous research facilities. The campus is located in Coventry, a historic city in the heart of England with excellent transport links to London and other major cities.
• In conclusion, the University of Warwick is a world-class institution that is known for its academic excellence, commitment to research and innovation, international outlook, and beautiful campus. With a diverse and dynamic student body, the university offers a rich and rewarding academic experience that prepares students for success in their chosen fields.

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