English Language and Literature, BA (Hons)

On the BA in English Language and Literature, students will deepen their understanding of English as a vibrant, global language while exploring a wide range of literary texts from Britain, America, and beyond. The programme emphasises applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, developing transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and data analysis. It covers research methods in social sciences, fieldwork techniques, grammar, phonetics, language use in diverse social contexts, child and adult language acquisition, and the evolving impact of media on English.Core modules provisionally approved for 2025/26 include Poetry in English, Theory and Practice of Writing, Sounds, Grammar and Meaning, English Language and Society, and English Grammar and Phonology. These are subject to final university approval and possible changes. Optional modules may not be available to all students, with further details on module content to be released in summer 2024. We advise checking the course page regularly and visiting our website for updated information on the programme structure.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Poetry in English Theory and Practice of Writing Sounds, Grammar and Meaning English Language and Society English Grammar and Phonology The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.