| Are you interested in learning how past events helped shape today’s world? And do you enjoy writing stories, plays or non-fiction? This joint course allows you to do both. Studying History will teach you how human emotions, needs and desires act as political, social, and cultural catalysts for change. You can then apply this knowledge to your writing, whether you prefer fiction or non-fiction. This will make you a versatile writer, who is able to write in depth about the human psyche and how this underlies the changes we see in the world.
Your History lecturers take part in international research projects, working on the frontline of the latest development in the field. All your Creative Writing lecturers are active writers in their field, which means they have excellent links with the industry. One of them was the editor of Granta, a prestigious British publisher. You’ll benefit from up-to-date knowledge of the writing world, giving you the best chances to succeed. You can join up to 1500 competitions in prose, fiction, drama, and short stories. Hertfordshire is one of the historic counties of England, known for its rich past, museums and market towns, steeped in history. St Albans, where the traditional hot cross buns are rumoured to have originated, is only a few miles away. You’ll be able to visit the St Albans Cathedral and the Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) are only a short drive away in Hertford. Hertfordshire is also known for its writers, including Geoffrey Chaucer and Beatrix Potter. In other words, it’s the perfect place to study both History and Creative Writing. Why choose if you can do both?
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 60 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 Mathematics or Grade12 English
- Atlantic provinces (NB, NL, NS, PE) Grade 12: 60% average on 5 grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics
- Ontario Grade 12: 60% average on 6 grade 12 U/M courses, including grade 12 U English and mathematics
- Quebec Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) 60% average on academic courses
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan Grade 12: 60% average on 5 grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics
- British Columbia Grade 12: 60% average on 4 provincially examinable grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics
- Northern territories (NT, NU, YT) Grade 12: 60% average on 5 grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics.
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.