Overview

English Literature is the study of literature written in English throughout the world. It covers literature from all major periods in history, from medieval to postmodern. Students will study a range of individual works and authors and the historical contexts in which works of literature were created. Students will learn to compare different styles of writing and different genres of literature. They will also study the evolution of literary thinking and how literary works have been interpreted in different ways over time.
 
Structure

- Introduction to Literary Studies

- Victorian Literature

- Modern Literature

- Old English Literature

- Middle English Literature

Prerequisite A-Levels

- English Literature

- Subjects required by Universities may vary

Similar Degree Courses

- Scottish Literature

Future Career Path

Career opportunities can be found with:

- Publishing

- Teaching

- Arts administration

- A media related career like PR, media production or advertising

Universities that offer this course

The University of Aberdeen

University of Bath

The University of Birmingham

The University of Bradford

University of Brighton

Brunel University

Cambridge University

Cardiff University

Coventry University

University of Dundee

The University of Edinburgh

University of Exeter

The University of Huddersfield

The University of Hull

Lancaster University

University of Leeds

University of Leicester

The University of Liverpool

University of Northampton

The University of Nottingham

Nottingham Trent University

Oxford University

Oxford Brookes University

University of Plymouth

University of Portsmouth

Queen Mary, University of London

The University of Sheffield

Sheffield Hallam University

University of Southampton

Staffordshire University

University of Sunderland

University of Sussex

Swansea University

Swansea Metropolitan University

University College London

The University of Warwick

University of Wolverhampton