What will you study on the BA English degree?

You will develop an understanding of English as a global language and of the broad range of work in English by exploring linguistic, literary and creative approaches. You will engage with key concepts, theoretical approaches and practices in English by focusing on media, popular and professional texts alongside core literary and creative ones. You will study how language and communication work in different situations and will interrogate the role of literariness in the world of communication.

You will take four modules a year (if studied full time) over three years. Each module is designed to be flexible, allowing you to bring your own interests to the assignments and develop key skills and knowledge that will benefit not only your final independent project but also your ambitions and career goals beyond this course.

What skills will you gain?

You will learn how to write in different forms and for different purposes and to give a range of types of presentations. You will gain competence in penetrating communication, and the ability to engage in close reading and rapid analysis. You will develop the ability to draw creatively on your specialist knowledge and skills in English to work in diverse environments such as education, publishing, media and marketing. You will develop distinctive creative, investigative, theoretical and critical skills.

Modules