English

Our BA (Hons) English degree covers literature and language and gives you the opportunity to tailor the course based on your interests. Placement year available. Learn from world-leading experts in language, literature and beyond as you tailor your studies to suit your interests.

Our English degree is highly flexible, allowing you to pick and choose from a mix of core and optional modules. Whether you’re interested in literature, language, film or creative writing, you can tailor this course to your passions and interests. The curriculum of offers you the freedom to construct a course covering a broad range of fields and approaches, providing a stimulating environment for your academic work.

The modules we offer on our English course grow out of the current research interests and publications of our academic staff, making it possible for you to study the latest thinking in areas as diverse as the staging of Shakespeare, film studies, Victorian literature, contemporary writing, and American literature and culture. The academic staff who teach our English degree are recognised for their expertise in areas such as contemporary texts and theory, culture and communication, creative writing, and literature from the 16th century to the present day. Their knowledge of subject areas and enthusiasm for their research and teaching make this a vibrant and supportive place for you to study in, and to learn transferable skills for your future employment.