English Literature BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Embrace the complexity of writers and other creators, investigating not just novels and poetry but also images and film, pamphlets, speeches, graphic novels and games, drama and memes. Examine classic and contemporary works and encounter diverse voices. Develop the critical thinking, analytical and communication skills needed to prepare for a range of careers.

Faculty: English and Languages  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Philosophy, Poetry and Songwriting, Stories on Film: Creative and Critical Approaches, Warped Worlds: Questioning Reality, People and Landscapes: Creating Projects. Year two: Writing for the Media Landscape, Creating Worlds in Speculative Fiction, Radical Writing: Literature and Revolution, Stories for Now: 20th and 21st Century Literature. Final year: World as Stage: Reading and Writing Drama, Haunted Texts: The Strange on Page and Screen, Identity, Myth and Nation in Literature and Film, Literary Landscapes.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, your academic study will be combined with skills development in a range of areas highly valued by many types of employers. You will have the opportunity to refine your critical thinking and analysis in both written and spoken formats, improving your reading and listening ability to communicate and present ideas.

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