English Literature - BA (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

Discover the power to transform yourself and society by studying English Literature at University of Gloucestershire, where the exceptional level of support helps you achieve everything you’re capable of. With no exams, small classes, a personal tutor and a warm and friendly teaching approach, you’ll have every chance to shine academically and have a fantastic experience at the same time.Our English & Creative Writing courses are ranked in the top 20 in the UK overall by the Guardian University Guide 2023, and our English courses are ranked 11th in the UK for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2024.The classes are fascinating – you’ll gain deep insight into yourself, your culture and the society you live in, while exploring some of the greatest works ever written in the English language. Your journey will take you into the distant past, exploring some of the myths and legends that lie deep in our consciousness, and then through the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries with works that shape the world around us.In twenty-first century literature, you will discover transgressive texts that rock the foundations of society and allow new ways of thinking and being to emerge. The journey extends beyond these shores as you study travel writing, contemporary American Literature or Irish writing.To develop your understanding, you will learn powerful techniques for analysing language, from features of historical English to the rhetorical devices that give literature its power to inspire and persuade.

At UoG, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

– if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply).

– we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

– whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life.Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course.Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.