English

This modern degree leads to a range of career paths. Differing from traditional approaches to English, you’ll study and analyse literary texts within the context of the media and learn to write creatively and professionally for a variety of audiences.

Why study English at Bournemouth University?

- Tailor your degree by choosing a variety of options from analysing and understanding both modern creative uses of storytelling and traditional uses of communication

- Showcase your writing to industry professionals through BU's Fresher Publishing

- Gain valuable work experience and enhance your CV during a four-week or 30-week placement: past placements have included Penguin Books, BBC, Pinewood Studios, Touch Press and the Football Foundation. You can also take your studies abroad to Denmark or Germany for a semester

- Develop a range of subject-specific and transferable skills which can open the door to an exciting range of career possibilities or further study. You’ll be career-ready with 93% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months

- Benefit from industry speakers sharing their writing experiences – previous guests include Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Stella Wisdom from the British Library.