English Literature

University of Greenwich
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years English literature and creative writing

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Our English Literature degree offers the chance to explore how literary texts in English have reflected, engaged with, and shaped the world.

Our definition of literature is inclusive, allowing you to engage with drama, film, graphic novels and visual art alongside your studies of novels and poetry. American, European and transnational literatures are all well represented on our curriculum.

Our course structure is flexible, allowing you to learn another language, study journalism, or develop a creative voice. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or dissertation.

Popular career options for graduates of our English Literature degree include teaching, journalism, publishing, the media, arts administration, central or local government, and social work.

What you should know about this course

  • Study texts from different centuries and different continents to gain a comprehensive understanding of English literature

  • Deepen your own responses to literature by engaging with cultural, historical and theoretical contexts

  • Explore fiction, poetry, drama and visual narratives within a varied programme of literary study

  • Choose from optional modules from other disciplines such as creative writing, film studies, journalism and languages

  • Develop your writing, close-reading and research skills and learn to put forward coherent and persuasive arguments - an invaluable skill to graduate with

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: London

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: London

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: London

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000

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    University of Greenwich

    Greenwich

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