BA English
Course Overview
This English degree challenges you to look beyond the text and explore the historical, cultural, and social forces that shape literature. You will build a strong foundation in linguistics, drama, and literary history while tailoring your studies to your passions through a vast array of optional modules. The course further offers unique opportunities to develop your own voice in creative writing, learning directly from published authors and poets.
Key Program Highlights
- Extensive range of specialized modules, from Viking narratives to modern drama
- Rigorous foundation in literary theory, history, and applied linguistics
- Creative writing workshops in fiction and poetry led by published experts
- Guest lectures and talks from award-winning writers and industry professionals
- Develops critical analysis, creative storytelling, and professional presentation skills
Course Overview
This English degree challenges you to look beyond the text and explore the historical, cultural, and social forces that shape literature. You will build a strong foundation in linguistics, drama, and literary history while tailoring your studies to your passions through a vast array of optional modules. The course further offers unique opportunities to develop your own voice in creative writing, learning directly from published authors and poets.
Key Program Highlights
- Extensive range of specialized modules, from Viking narratives to modern drama
- Rigorous foundation in literary theory, history, and applied linguistics
- Creative writing workshops in fiction and poetry led by published experts
- Guest lectures and talks from award-winning writers and industry professionals
- Develops critical analysis, creative storytelling, and professional presentation skills