English (with a modern language), BA (Hons)

This course offers the chance to study English alongside a modern language, such as French, Spanish, Modern Standard Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, or Japanese. The English department features internationally acclaimed writers and critics, fostering a supportive yet intellectually rigorous environment with strong research and cultural connections in Manchester and beyond. It adopts an innovative approach to literature from the 17th century to the present, emphasizing drama, prose, fiction, and poetry, while allowing flexibility to tailor studies to interests like creative writing, film theory, or literature from regions including the USA, Ireland, Africa, India, and the Caribbean.Students will engage in language units to enhance communication skills, cultural awareness, and employability. Options include a foundation year, and after the second year, opportunities for placement or study abroad, with support provided. Benefits encompass career development through programs like 'Rise at Manchester Met', practical skills training, access to expert staff and facilities, international experiences, research initiatives, events, and networking in Manchester, a UNESCO City of Literature.