English BA (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

Discover how literature, language and culture shape the way we understand ourselves and the world around us. The BA (Hons) English at Birmingham Newman University offers a vibrant and socially aware exploration of texts and ideas, from classic literature to contemporary media. You will develop your own critical voice while examining how stories reflect identity, society and culture.

Department: English  |  Duration: 3 years full-time / 5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 1: Reading and Writing in Practice, Open to Interpretation: Introduction to Critical and Cultural Theory, How to Read: Analysing Text, Stories That Shape the World; Year 2: English at Work: Applied English and Professional Development, Moving Worlds: Social Justice & the Global Humanities, Digital Humanities: Ethics, Technologies and Innovation, Texts in Time: Social, Cultural & Historical Contexts; Year 3: Independent Project, Planning Projects, English in Action: From Scholarship to Skills, English Futures: Developments in Text & Critical Thinking.

Career pathways

Graduating with a degree in English means more than academic achievement. You will leave with the ability to analyse, create and communicate with clarity and purpose.

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