Course summary

Ready to immerse yourself in linguistics, independent thinking and English language? Want to explore new worlds in the pages of celebrated works of literature? Sharpen your skills in communication, research and self-expression in language and literature on our English degree. Our BA (Hons) English degree is designed to investigate central themes and concepts across both English literature and language. From Brontë’s classics to the origins of dialects, we’ll cover over 3,000 years of literary history. You’ll also delve into areas like sociolinguistics, bilingualism, child language development, gender and sexuality. Do you want to evaluate and examine topics from literary history to language change? The flexibility of our English degree gives you the power to shape your studies. Choose modules such as Contemporary American Literature, Modernisms or Forensic Linguistics from Year 2 onwards. You’ll also get the chance to focus on a single author and study them extensively. Understand their writing against the historical, cultural and literary context in which they were written. In English language, you’ll examine key aspects, including its structure, sound system, history and ongoing development.