English, BA (Hons)

At City, we treat literature as something that is alive, active, and current. You will study the written word across time and space, from Shakespeare to social media, comic books to world literatures in English.You will be able to choose modules from our three core strands: literary analysis; creative writing; and a range of professional skills. You will develop an informed and critical understanding of literary and professional writing in English, learning how to apply it in academic, creative, and professional contexts.This programme builds on our international reputation in creative writing, journalism and publishing. By the end of the degree, you will have a portfolio of your own creative and professional writing ready to kickstart your career. You will also have developed critical and analytical skills needed to understand how the written word shapes, and is shaped by, the world we live in.

• Immerse yourself in world literature and engage with current debates in literary scholarship

• Write creatively, professionally and analytically in a range of different forms, via a range of textual, digital, and visual media

• Learn from a team of expert lecturers who are passionate about the written word in all its forms

• Develop employability skills with our embedded professional experience in relevant industries, such as publishing and creative writing

• Or choose a module-length micro-placement or even a full year on work placement – there are amazing opportunities on your doorstep in London’s exciting Knowledge Quarter

• Access world-renowned library collections – including the Senate House Library, with millions of books and beautiful study spaces, and nearby British Library.