BSc (Hons) English Literature and Sociology
Course Overview
This innovative joint honours degree from Aston University, The Guardian's 'University of the Year' 2020, equips you to critically analyze both the written word and the social world. You will explore everything from traditional literature to contemporary digital media while investigating how social forces like class, race, and gender shape our lives. The program is designed to develop your critical thinking, creative writing, and analytical skills for a successful career.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain invaluable practical experience with a dedicated professional placement year, highly sought after by employers.
- Learn from leading experts in small class sizes, benefiting from a top-ranked student-to-staff ratio for a personalized learning experience.
- Analyze contemporary social issues like inequality, migration, and climate change alongside diverse texts, from classic literature to Twitterfiction.
- Join a program with outstanding student satisfaction and graduate with a significant earnings potential, well above the national average.
- Develop practical skills through a dedicated Creative Writing module and a curriculum focused on critical engagement with real-world topics.
Course Overview
This innovative joint honours degree from Aston University, The Guardian's 'University of the Year' 2020, equips you to critically analyze both the written word and the social world. You will explore everything from traditional literature to contemporary digital media while investigating how social forces like class, race, and gender shape our lives. The program is designed to develop your critical thinking, creative writing, and analytical skills for a successful career.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain invaluable practical experience with a dedicated professional placement year, highly sought after by employers.
- Learn from leading experts in small class sizes, benefiting from a top-ranked student-to-staff ratio for a personalized learning experience.
- Analyze contemporary social issues like inequality, migration, and climate change alongside diverse texts, from classic literature to Twitterfiction.
- Join a program with outstanding student satisfaction and graduate with a significant earnings potential, well above the national average.
- Develop practical skills through a dedicated Creative Writing module and a curriculum focused on critical engagement with real-world topics.
