English and Philosophy, BA (Hons)

English and Philosophy are mutually supportive disciplines offering complementary methodologies for understanding the world. Joint study of English literary cultures—including theatre, film, and creative writing—and Philosophy, encompassing philosophy of language, ethics, metaphysics, and logic, immerses students in enduring debates on meaningful existence. Both fields interrogate the nature of human experience, from life's meaning and morality to religion's role, equipping learners to address contemporary issues.English covers literature from medieval to modern eras, spanning animal studies, Gothic history, American literature, theatre, creative writing, and film. Philosophy explores core topics alongside specialized modules in education, law, arts, film and philosophy, and feminism. This course, ranked Top 100 globally for Philosophy (QS World Rankings 2023), offers world-leading teaching, diverse modules, and work placements with local and national companies to build skills, networks, and career readiness.