This course offers the chance to explore two stimulating and diverse subjects, which give fascinating insights into one another by allowing you to consider culture and society from different perspectives. Our degrees are designed to provide both academic excellence and vocational development - a balance that is highly sought after by employers in today's intellectual, professional and creative industries. University of Birmingham students are part of academic elite and learn from world-leading experts. We will challenge you to become an independent and self-motivated learner, qualities that are highly sought after by employers. You will have a diverse learning experience, including: lectures; small group tutorials; independent study and peer group learning, such as delivering presentations with your classmates. English and History graduates have a range of skills that are highly-valued by graduate employers: Strong communication skills (both in writing and orally); Understanding and appreciation of the past; Critical thinking skills; The ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information; Leadership and teamwork; Forming concise and articulate arguments; Time management; Workload prioritisation. Over 91% of our English students and 88% of our History students enter work or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2016). Employers include: Capita; Deloitte; Birmingham Children’s Hospital; Explore Learning; JP Morgan; Ministry of Justice; National Trust; Teach First; Thames Water etc. You will benefit from organised events in both departments whereby our graduates return to campus to talk to current students about their careers, how to find opportunities and the variety of roles available. Recent speakers include authors, writers and graduates that hold positions at companies such as the Guardian, Network Rail, Capital One and the National Trust.