Course overview

This course is particularly suited to those with an interest in approaching early English society through both the literary and archaeological sources. The course provides an opportunity to study old and middle English literature, the history of the language, and old Icelandic literature. The archaeological component will focus on the early medieval and medieval periods.

Year one

A broad introduction to both disciplines will allow new students to get a feel for the base elements they will be required to make use of throughout their degree. In English Studies, you will study core modules in the areas of language and medieval studies, with a choice of core and optional modules from all areas of the discipline.

Year two

Core modules in both fields give students the opportunity to build upon areas that interest them, in preparation for the optional modules they will be permitted to choose in their final year. In English, you will take core modules to develop your language and medieval studies. You will also have theopportunity to choose one literature, drama or medieval period option, depending on your first year choices.

Year three

A range of over 70 optional modules to choose from with the option to write a dissertation in both archaeology and English studies.

By the end of the course

You will have an understanding of early English society from an archaeological and literary-linguistic perspective; this will be framed by a wider understanding of the two disciplines. The course will also equip you with a range of transferable skills, including the ability to present information effectively both orally and in a written format.

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