With a Massey BA (English), you can develop your passion for literature, studying how great writing has shaped identity, culture and society. What is it like? Study great texts from the past and present Massey’s BA (English) offers you thorough coverage of great literature in English, from Shakespeare to the present day. Our papers are taught by active researchers who share your love of literature: they’ll introduce you to amazing writing and the reasons why it matters. Think deeply about the power of language A Massey BA (English) gives you tools to understand how literature helps create the world we live in. You’ll explore the ethical and social power of literary language and rhetoric, helping you to think deeply about the world and your place in it.

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