English Language and English Literature BA (Hons)

**Overview**A joint honours degree in English Language and English Literature will provide you with opportunities to develop your all-round understanding of the English language – how it is spoken and written and the literature it has produced.Studying English Literature at Worcester allows you to develop skills in close and creative reading, theoretical concepts and a critical awareness of the relationship between texts and their contexts.English Language at Worcester allows you to see how language shapes our worlds, brings thoughts to life and forms our identities through linguistic and stylistic choices.**Key features**- Develop evaluation and reflection of linguistic and stylistic choices- Study diverse literatures emanating from the sixteenth through to the twenty-first centuries – and encompassing both ‘canonical’ and ‘marginal’ texts- Clear focus on the socio-cultural aspects of language use and an emphasis on the development of research skills with opportunities to present research outcomes through a student conference in the final year- Opportunities to play an active role in local and regional literature festivals, related events and a work project module- Tailor your course to your individual needs with a joint honours degree **Learn more about the course at our Open Days**Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course at our subject specific talks, and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days