This degree course offers you the opportunity to pursue those subject areas traditionally associated with English, whilst developing a specialism in American Studies. Individuals who want to be able to tailor the course content to their own individual interest. The English components of this course will require you to take some core modules in key areas, such as literary and critical theory, studies in language and poetry, but the rest of the course is chosen by you. Our academic staff are recognised experts in subjects 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 transferrable skills for your future employment. The American Studies component of your studies will be at least one-third, and up to three-quarters of the course, depending on your choice of options. This part of the course places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary work, allowing you to forge links between American literature, film, the visual arts, music, geography, history and politics. The tutors you will be taught by have a wide range of specialist knowledge, and our modules will allow you the freedom to explore aspects of American culture that really interest you. There are also modules in Creative Writing, with tuition across the discipline, enhanced by teaching from visiting professional authors.

Our students develop excellent transferable skills because of the range of topics studied on our courses and the diversity of teaching and learning methods we use. The professions entered by our graduates include public relations, journalism, librarianship, management, publishing, theatre, television and radio, marketing, social and youth work, and teaching.