BA (Hons) English Literature at University of Liverpool

Study English Literature at Liverpool and learn to understand why people write, who for, and what their texts mean. English literature is a great choice for avid readers. You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of literary forms, genres and themes, from the early medieval period to the present day.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one is a ‘preliminary’ level which does not count towards the final degree classification but is designed to offer a grounding in the knowledge and skills that are necessary to undertake the Honours modules at in subsequent years. Compulsory modules in year one include Literature in Time, Close Reading, Ways of Reading.

Career pathways

As a student in the School of the Arts, you will be supported to maximise your employability from day one. Our English degree programmes are valued by employers who recognise the skills our students develop, including teamwork, project design, critical thinking, proficiency in text analysis and communication and presentation skills.

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