On this stimulating course, you will study English literature from the medieval period through to the twenty-first century. Much of our work is interdisciplinary, and your studies in English will encourage you to consider connections between texts and their contexts. You will learn strategies for reading and interpreting, not only books, but other forms of text and the world around you. The Combined Honours programme offers you an opportunity to study two subjects at degree level. You can combine English with: Business Creative Writing Dance Drama Education Studies Film and Television Studies Outdoor Studies Philosophy Popular Music Psychology. Placement options In your final year, you have option to choose between the Dissertation or the Applied Professional Practice Unit. The applied Professional Practice Unit offers greater engagement with relevant professional practice for students who wish to develop their employability skills in a supported and academic.

Graduates in English are equipped to pursue a wide variety of careers. Many make direct use of their subject knowledge and go into teaching, writing or further postgraduate study in law, public administration, management, and librarianship. Many others go into careers in journalism, TV, advertising, business, administration and law. A degree in English provides graduates with a range of transferable skills all of which employers value highly. These include skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication, the ability to work independently and to think for oneself. Our extensive links with the local community, and in-house activities enable you to build an impressive CV while you are with us whilst gaining experience in a variety of interesting and exciting fields.