Honours Degree
Celebrating the written word, whether it’s Shakespeare or Shelley, Orwell or Zadie Smith, this degree offers something for everyone.
Allowing you to follow your own literary interests, our course will help you develop an area of special interest, such as American literature, literary theory or drama. Take a chronological journey from Greek theatre and myth to contemporary writing and explore a wide range of works to help you gain a sound knowledge of literary forms and conventions.
Through investigation and discussion of historical and theoretical contexts, you will read, discuss and write about an exciting array of texts. For the lover of literature, Cheltenham’s International Festival of Literature and our proximity to Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon provide exciting opportunities to enrich your studies.
Our enthusiastic and supportive staff members have national and international reputations for excellence within their fields. A period of study abroad is also possible as part of the programme.
A degree in English Literature can help you develop many skills relevant to the workplace and beyond. You can also take your studies further, opting for an MA or PhD.
Some of our modules
- Reading Literature, Practising Criticism
- Myth, Epic and Folk-tale
- Stages of Drama
- Restoration to the Romantics: the Long Eighteenth Century
- Modern Literary Theory
- Postmodernism: Subject to Sex
Benefits
- exciting, varied programme of study of literature in English
- classes led by a research-active teaching team
- a chance to be involved in arts events and community projects
Career paths
- journalism
- media and publishing
- teaching and academic careers
- the arts and related industries
How will the course be assessed?
Coursework, exams, presentations, or portfolios in some upper-level modules.
Entry requirements
Points for degree: 300 using the UCAS Tariff
Location
Francis Close Hall