BA (Hons) English Literature at University of East Anglia

Join a welcoming community of book lovers in a city that has shaped literature for centuries. Explore global texts across time and find your voice with confidence, creativity, and originality. Study English Literature and encounter exciting literary texts in a city alive with stories.

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

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll explore a wide range of literature, sharpening your skills in literary analysis through engaging lectures and small-group seminars. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: English Literature: Beginnings, Reading Now, Becoming a Critic, Epic Storytelling and Ancient Myth, Writing Across Borders, The Rise of the Machines: Writing and Reading in the Age of AI.

Career pathways

With a degree in English Literature, you could launch a career as a: Publishing editor: Shape the literary landscape by commissioning or editing new books, or by working with writers as a literary agent Advertising, Communications and Marketing executive: Use your skills in communication and your understanding of how writing engages audiences to develop powerful campaigns Heritage officer: Build on your experience with the literature and culture of the past in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage Teacher: Shape the new generation of thinkers by sharing your love of language, storytelling, and learning Advocacy advisor (NGO): Make a real difference in the world by shaping the stories that most need telling today

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