BA (Hons) English Literature and Philosophy at University of East Anglia

English Literature and Philosophy explore profound questions about what it means to be human. This degree builds powerful critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills valued across many careers. To study English Literature and Philosophy at UEA is to explore life's biggest questions through two of humanity's most powerful ways of thinking.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (year abroad available) (placement year available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This three-year interdisciplinary degree is designed to help you tackle big questions through literature and philosophy, and grow as a person, while giving you skills sought by employers. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Classic Readings in Philosophy, The Meaning of Life, Modern Readings in Philosophy, Philosophy of Social Transformation, Reading Now, Epic Storytelling and Ancient Myth. Year 2: Literature and Philosophy, Philosophy Meets the Arts (second Year Module). Year 3: Mind and Language for Third Years, Ethics for Third Years.

Career pathways

With a BA English Literature and Philosophy degree, you could develop a career as a: Editor: Work with authors to shape manuscripts, develop ideas, and prepare books or articles for publication Journalist: Research and write stories that analyse events, ideas, and culture for newspapers, magazines, or digital media Teacher: Inspire students to think critically about literature, philosophy, and the big questions shaping society Solicitor: Use analytical reasoning and persuasive writing to advise clients and prepare legal cases Arts Curator: Develop exhibitions and cultural programmes that explore literature, ideas, and human experience

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