English Language and Literature, BA (Hons)

Are you interested in exploring a diverse array of authors, genres, historical eras, literary movements, techniques, and critical methods, while also examining the functional mechanics of language in key texts? A combined English Language and Literature degree offers an ideal pathway, delivered by one of the nation's leading Linguistics and English departments, which provide a dynamic range of literary and linguistic studies.In your first year, foundational modules cover English Language and Literature, including plays, films, short stories, novels, and poetry from the 16th century to today, alongside topics like lexis, grammar, phonetics, accents, and dialects. The second year features core studies in Stylistics and The Theory and Practice of Criticism, with options such as British Romanticism or The Language of Advertising. In the final year, you can specialise in areas of interest, like Advanced English Phonetics, Victorian Gothic, or Forensic Linguistics. This programme fosters analytical skills in data analysis, academic writing, and argumentation, preparing you for a successful career.