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From the traditional canon to the innovative contemporary novel, our BA English Literature programme empowers you to identify how the world is perceived and informed through literary narratives. We will give you the confidence and support to apply your understanding of literature to today’s world, gaining critical and creative skills that allow you to effect change and shape your own future.
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BA (Hons) English Literature
Degree Duration
4 Years :
1 year pathway + 3 years degree
Pathways Available
International Foundation Year
Start Dates
January | September
Tailor your studies according to your interests, choosing from a broad range of literary periods, topics, and themes. You can explore the written word across poetry, drama and prose, but also through narrative forms in queer zines; films; artist books; and video games. Your studies will sharpen your critical tools and nourish your unique creativity in a supportive academic environment. Our curriculum is designed set you up for a successful and exciting career across wide range of fields.
You will explore the rich traditions of literature from across the globe and discover how it has transformed our world and stands at the forefront of socio-political change. You’ll discover your own voice, whether as a writer, editor or critic and develop the key skills you need to make it heard.
You can also take this course combined with Creative Writing. Explore the rich traditions of literature while developing your talents as a writer, editor and publisher in our unique project-based programme: English Literature and Creative Writing – BA (Hons)
You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the university over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.
Graduates include authors David Mitchell and Sarah Waters, Nobel-Prize winners, Kazuo Ishiguro and Abdulrazak Gurnah.
The IFY will prepare you for the first year of your undergraduate degree. It’s made up of several core and subject-specific modules that will give you a greater understanding of your chosen subject area. The skills you develop through this programme will help you in your chosen degree, in your future career, and in all aspects of life.
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