Course summary

Why study English Literature and English Language and Linguistics at Kent? • Your degree, your way: Our course covers a variety of genres. Whether you love Jane Austen or William Shakespeare, dystopian fiction, the gothic or modern and contemporary poetry, we specialise in the literature you are passionate about. You also study all aspects of language, and discover how it varies according to person, time and situation. • Unearth hidden treasures: The Canterbury Cathedral Library and our Special Collections archive containing manuscripts, historic records, photographs, maps and printed books dating back to the late 8th century. • Learn from experts: Our staff are industry professionals and encourage you to engage with new and inspiring work. You'll discover how literature tackles challenges such as immigration, climate change, racial inequality, and women’s rights using the power of the written word. • Kickstart your career: Your knowledge and understanding of how written and spoken language works and how we communicate will open doors to lots of exciting careers. You will be ready to think critically, and open up wider discourse and dialogues about the problems that matter the most to you. This means our graduates are ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, so you can effect change in the places you want to see it. • Expand your Horizons: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. This course provides the option to study abroad or work in industry for a year, demonstrating flexibility in your outlook and displaying enthusiasm and a drive to succeed in new environments.