BA (Hons) English Literature at University of Westminster

The English Literature BA studies literature in its social, cultural and historical contexts, from traditional texts (Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens) to queer fiction, graphic novels and digital content, alongside films, museums and art. It develops sophisticated critical reading and research skills.

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 Tutorial 1: What is Literature?, Keywords for Literary Studies, Poetry and Politics, Shakespeare and Performance, Children's Literature, Reading for Pleasure, Romanticisms, The Victorian World, Monsters, Realisms, Writing Revolutions, Fiction After 1950, The Modernist World, Tragedy: Ancient to Modern, Work Placement for Humanities and an English Literature Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates work in teaching, arts organisations such as theatres and museums, charities, journalism, marketing and public relations, or continue to MA and PhD study. Roles include curation, publishing and editing, research and academia.

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