English Language and Literature

Throughout this unique integrated degree you’ll learn how language and literature influence, inform and inspire each other. Build a degree that follows your interests with a range of modules that focus on each discipline separately, as well as those that explore the relationship between the two.

Course description The core modules bring the two sides of this degree together by investigating the language of both literary and non-literary texts.

In them you’ll look at literary fiction, journalism, theatre and film, everyday conversation, adverts, and digital writing. You can also choose specialist modules in language, literature, or both. Your options include a wide range of topics, from Shakespeare’s plays to accents and dialects in the modern world, and from contemporary film to how children learn their first language.

The flexibility of our degree will allow you to explore the areas of language and literature that you find most fascinating, building a degree that’s perfectly tailored to you.

Why study this course?

Learn from the experts: Our world-leading (REF 2021) research influences our teaching, ensuring that the content of the modules you take sits at the cutting edge of your discipline. We're home to numerous research centres, including the Centre for Poetry and Poetics and the Centre for Linguistics.

Stand out from the crowd: During your time with us you'll become an adept researcher, critical thinker and digital media creator. These are the skills that will set you apart after graduation.

Become a strong communicator: You'll have the opportunity to grow your understanding of both the written and spoken word - developing your own writing, exploring that of others, and learning to present your ideas to a range of different audiences.

Get ahead with work experience: Our work placements with local and national companies can enhance your learning, build relationships with employers and give you a head start on your career journey.