BA English Literature at University of Birmingham

Whether you want to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps or unpick the latest trends in romantasy, BA English Literature at the University of Birmingham will help you define your own literary adventure. Come to Brum and write the next chapter of your story. Go beyond books and immerse yourself in reading art, comics, film, marketing materials, music, social media, theatre, TV and video games.

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

What you will study

Modules include Approaches to Critical Reading, Approaches to Literary Cultures, Discover a Classic: Literary Research, Literary Worlds: From Revolution to Postmodernity, Literary Worlds: From Riddles to Novels, Theory and Practice of Criticism, Approaches to Children's Literature A.

Career pathways

Studying a degree in English at Birmingham is an unparalleled opportunity to not only engage with a diverse cultural, textual and linguistic discipline, but also to develop highly sought-after skills:. These skills last a lifetime and qualify you for many possible career sectors, such as:.

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