University of Teeside

Course Details

BA (Hons) English Studies

Course Description

Do you enjoy reading and writing? Do you take pleasure in thinking for yourself and exploring new ways of interpreting the world around you? If you do, you are certain to enjoy studying English. This course explores a traditional and respected academic subject in exciting, new and creative ways by addressing modern styles of writing and other cultural forms such as film and television. You develop extensive knowledge of classic and contemporary texts, genres and periods ranging from Victorian and Renaissance literature to popular fiction and their adaptations. You also gain advanced critical and communication skills demanded by employers. What is KIS? How to understand the Key Information Set What you study In Year 1 you are introduced to fiction, drama and poetry from the time of Wordsworth and Jane Austen through to the present day. You develop critical skills through the study of contemporary popular culture and work on study skills such as research and essay writing. Additionally, you explore your creative potential through writing workshops. In Year 2 you develop a specialist knowledge of writing from either the 19th or the 20th centuries, explore literature from the age of Shakespeare and develop your skills in critical and cultural analysis. In Year 3 you plan, research and write a dissertation on a topic of your choice with the support of an individual member of staff who acts as your dissertation supervisor. Please note that the list of options offered may change from year to year.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

English Studies is a degree which opens career opportunities in journalism, media and communication, retail management, local government, the creative and cultural industries, arts administration, civil service, education, performing arts and the law. There are excellent opportunities for those wishing to pursue postgraduate studies at Teesside in English, cultural studies and creative writing.




BA (Hons) English Studies University of Teeside