English Literature BA (Hons)

Course Details

From Shakespeare's stage to the digital page. Explore the world of literature through the study of poems, plays and prose in their historical and cultural contexts.

Embrace a wide range of theoretical approaches and work directly with leading literary researchers to develop your own creative and critical voice.

Graduate with transferable skills in writing, research and critical thinking which are highly valued by employers.

Course Benefits

Through inspired teaching and intellectual debate, plus day to day interaction with award-winning authors and playwrights, a rolling programme of media industry professionals, published lecturers and world-renowned researchers, we will nurture your passion by developing your creative and critical thinking.

Then we will open your mind to the wide range of opportunities to pursue a career you love, be it anything from writing and teaching, through journalism and copywriting, business and marketing, to research and publishing.

Job Prospects

An English literature degree will open up a world of opportunities. You will possess advanced skills in written and oral communication, critical thought and analysis, research, problem solving and presentation – expertise that is highly valued by employers in a variety of sectors. Our graduates have gone on to work in a broad range of areas, including graduate roles in teaching, publishing, editing, arts administration, copywriting, journalism, business, HR and finance. You will also have a solid foundation for pursuing postgraduate study.

• Copywriter
• Arts administrator
• Teacher
• Journalist.