Comparative Literature makes connections between literary texts of different times, places and traditions and between literature and film, music, the visual arts and popular culture, while History complements the study of literature enabling you to gain an understanding of the intellectual, political and social context in which literature is conceived. The History programme covers all the main themes in medieval, modern and contemporary history, ranging from British to European, American, Asian and African topics. Advanced module options in the second and final years permit you to concentrate on the areas of literature and history that interest you most. You will divide your time equally between the two subjects, and you will be able to focus on the intersection of both in a research project in your third year.