BA (Hons) English Literature at University of Greenwich

Our English Literature degree offers the chance to explore how literary texts in English have reflected, engaged with, and shaped the world. Our definition of literature is inclusive, allowing you to engage with drama, film, graphic novels and visual art alongside your studies of novels and poetry. American, European and transnational literatures are all well represented on our curriculum.

Faculty: Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; sandwich  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study texts from different centuries and different continents to gain a comprehensive understanding of English literature. Deepen your own responses to literature by engaging with cultural, historical and theoretical contexts. Explore fiction, poetry, drama and visual narratives within a varied programme of literary study. Choose from optional modules from other disciplines such as creative writing, journalism, history and languages.

Career pathways

The skills you acquire through studying English Literature at Greenwich will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and jobs. Graduates of English Literature have gone on to careers in teaching, journalism, publishing, the media, and arts administration, as well as roles in social work and policing.

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