Introduction You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of literary forms, genres and themes, from the early medieval period to the present day. You’ll learn to interpret literature from many perspectives: historical, sociological, political and more, making this course both intellectually challenging and rewarding. You’ll be taught by a staff including award-winning writers and four BBC ‘New Generation Thinkers’, on a course informed by original academic research. Students are taught in small groups for a collaborative and conversational experience. Creative Writing modules are offered in years two and three. Take your university experience even further on a paid year-long industry placement, or spend a year abroad at a partner university or our China campus. English Literature students graduate with sought-after skills that apply to a wide range of careers, including journalism, arts and marketing. Year in industry This programme is available with an optional year in industry. If you choose this option, year three is spent on a paid placement within an organisation in industry, broadly defined. You will be supported by the School of the Arts and the Department throughout, and your reflexive written account of the experience will contribute towards your final degree result. If you wish to study this programme with a year in industry, please put the option code ‘YI’ in the ‘further choices’ section of your UCAS application form. English attainment scholarships We are pleased to offer two attainment scholarships per year to undergraduate students from the UK. The scholarship covers the entire UK tuition fee for both years two and three. Awards will be made by the department at the end of year one, based on student performance. What you'll learn Detailed knowledge of the literature of a variety of historical periods Critical thinking Teamwork Textual analysis from multiple perspectives How to undertake research How to present and communicate clearly How to debate, argue and persuade Show less

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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