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English Literature - BA (Hons)

University of Westminster, London

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University of Westminster, London

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our English Literature BA gives you an opportunity to study English literature in its wider social, cultural, and historical contexts.You'll be able to engage with an exciting variety of texts, both traditional (such as Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens) and non-traditional (such as queer fiction, graphic novels, and new forms of digital content) alongside other kinds of cultural works such as films, museums and art. You'll become a sophisticated reader of texts in their wider cultural contexts, at the same time as sharpening your skills in research. This training in critical and creative reading is particularly suitable if you are considering English teaching, the publishing or journalism industries, or any career that involves sophisticated communication skills and an advanced level of language use. It is of particular interest to those wishing to develop their skills as a writer. Our degree is strong in promoting the transferable and cognitive skills that employers value, and that contribute to lifelong personal and professional development.We begin the course with an examination of what literature is, what tools we use to discuss it, and how texts are related to the historical contexts from which they emerge. As you progress through the course, you'll be introduced to a wide variety of literature from Shakespeare to the Gothic, American fiction, Modernism and contemporary writing. You'll study different forms including poetry, prose, and drama, looking at texts from diverse periods and places.We make the most of our central London location in the midst of galleries, museums, cinemas and theatres, and use the urban landscape as a resource for studying the social and theoretical issues relating to literature.Job rolesThis course will prepare you for roles in a range of fields, including:AdvertisingAcademia CurationJournalism Marketing and PR Publishing and editingResearchTeachingGraduate employersGraduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:AppleArsenal Football ClubBank of EnglandBBC (Newsround, Holby City)Cancer ResearchCharles Dickens MuseumCivil ServiceEnglish HeritageHope Not HateImperial War MuseumMinistry of DefenceNHSPenguinSelfridges & CoTate BritainTaylor and Francis (publishing)Ted BakerThe GuardianVictoria and Albert Museum

Tuition fees

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£ 17,600per year

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University information

University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London

  • University League Table

    115th

  • Campus address

    Cavendish, 115 New Cavendish Street, London, Greater London, W1W 6UW, United Kingdom

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The university has a strong reputation for being diverse and welcoming, with students and staff from over 160 countries around the world.
Students have access to Zone29, the university’s new careers and enterprise hub, and enjoy the opportunities and vibrant cultural life that London offers.
International students have a dedicated Welcome to the UK programme and FANS (Friends of Arriving New Students) programme, led by students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    59th out of 89 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    96 46%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    62nd

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    38th

    39

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