BA (Hons) English Literature and TESOL at Lincoln Bishop University

The BA (Hons) in English Literature and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the perfect programme if you are fascinated by language and literature and wish to work in the numerous fields that these subjects can inspire. From education, to marketing, advertising, creative industries and media, charities and social enterprises, publishing, librarianship, and more. Discover first-hand why we have such a strong reputation for student satisfaction and teaching excellence, and prepare for a plethora of future professional opportunities in the UK and abroad.

Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Literary Studies, The Gothic: Transgressive to Shock, Language and Communication, Poetic License: Lines and Lyrics, Shakespearean Worlds, Language Acquisition and Development. Year 2: Literature & Identity: Self or Subject?, Reading the Popular, TESOL Methodologies, TESOL in Practice, Victorians Unbound; optional modules include Becomings: Women & Writing, Discourse Analysis Project and others. Year 3: Romantic Horizons, Material Design and Evaluation, The Future Unwritten: Late 20th- and 21st- century Literature, Innovations in English Language Teaching, English Dissertation, Language and others.

Career pathways

An English degree from Lincoln Bishop University prepares you for a future built on creativity, adaptability, and strong communication skills: qualities that employers value across every sector. Our course is designed to help you connect literary study with the real world as an applied subject.

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