English Language and Literature

Our BA English Language and Literature degree combines study disciplines to help you to analyse the world in new ways. This course is designed for people who are interested in how language is used in everyday communication, including the digital world, and how it varies depending on who uses it, where, and why.

Key course benefits:

Examine a range of fictional works from different countries and explore the ways in which the world is interpreted through them. Study literary texts in a range of genres from the Renaissance to the 21st century.

Develop transferable skills in criticism, analysis and interpersonal communication which are vital in many careers, such as the teaching, legal, media, marketing, financial and public sector professions.

Further your grounding in both linguistic and literary analysis, and develop your understanding of language use and literary genres and periods.

Study the English language to develop an understanding of how English works as a system of communication that helps to define ourselves, the societies we live in, and the whole world.

With links with a range of potential employers such as secondary schools, magazines, newspapers and local charities you could receive further insights on how to enter your desired career path.

See the Covenrty University website for full details.