BA (Hons) English at University of Liverpool

The BA English degree programme gives you the flexibility to combine the study of literature and language in a balance that suits you, and offers optional modules in creative writing in the second and final years. The language modules aim to provide understanding of the historical, social and psychological factors that shape the English language used in everyday life, while the literature modules are designed to foster interpretive skills applying to a wide range of genres and historical periods. The BA English degree programme gives you the flexibility to combine the study of literature and language in a balance that suits you, and offers optional modules in creative writing in the second and final years.

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 occupies the first year of study for full-time students. It is a ‘preliminary’ level which does not count towards the final degree, but which is designed to offer a grounding in the knowledge and skills that are necessary to undertake the Honours modules in years two and three. Compulsory modules in year one include Literature in Time, Introduction to Language Study, Ways of Reading, Introduction to Stylistics, Pragmatics.

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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