BA (Hons) English Literature and Language at University of Westminster

The English Literature and Language BA studies literature through both its social context and the language used, covering traditional texts (Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens) and non-traditional texts alongside other aspects of culture. It builds critical and creative reading and research skills and suits those considering English teaching, publishing, journalism or other communication-intensive careers.

Duration: 3 years full-time (part-time day also offered)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include English Literature and Language Tutorial, Introducing English Language, Keywords for Literary Studies, Language and Text, World Varieties of English, Poetry and Politics, Shakespeare and Performance, Language and Literary Style, History of the English Language, Spoken Discourse Analysis, Child Language Acquisition, Realisms, Teaching and Education modules, Work Placement for Humanities and an English Literature and Language Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in advertising, marketing, public relations and communications, publishing and editing, recruitment and human resources, speech and language therapy, teaching English in the UK and abroad, web content management and further research in higher education.

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