English Literature, BA (Hons)

Our English Literature degree enables students to examine how literary texts in English have reflected, influenced, and shaped the world. With an inclusive approach, the programme covers drama, film, graphic novels, visual art, novels, and poetry, while featuring strong representation of American, European, and transnational literatures. The flexible structure allows for studying another language, journalism, or creative writing, alongside opportunities for work placements or dissertations. Graduates often enter fields such as teaching, journalism, publishing, media, arts administration, government, or social work.Key features include exploring texts from various centuries and continents for a broad understanding, engaging with cultural, historical, and theoretical contexts to deepen literary responses, and studying diverse forms like fiction, poetry, drama, and visual narratives. Students can select modules from disciplines such as creative writing, film studies, or languages, while developing essential skills in writing, close-reading, research, and persuasive argumentation. Modules and assessments vary, with details available on our website.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.