English Literature and Spanish

University of Manchester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years LanguagesEnglish literature and creative writing

A-Level Entry

AAB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

About this course

BA English Literature and Spanish will enable you to explore a wide range of texts dating from a variety of periods.

You will also develop a thorough grounding in the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world, as well as the opportunity to learn Catalan.

English Literature

  • You will explore more than 1,000 years of literature and culture: from medieval romance to the postcolonial and postmodern.

  • You can specialise in English Literature, American, Irish and post-colonial literatures, cultural theory, creative writing and film.

  • You will engage with a range of literary/non-literary genres including film, music and texts, from Anglo-Saxon times to the present.

  • Benefit from our research activity in English and American Studies, with more than 12 active research groups ranging from Anglo Saxon literature to 21st century writing and film.

  • Enjoy creative writing course unit options in your second and third years of study.

    Spanish

  • Alongside your study of Spanish language, you will explore a range of options in visual culture (including film), area-specific history, linguistics and literature.

  • The breadth of expertise among staff across Spanish and Latin American Studies means an unusually rich and broad curriculum.

  • You will also benefit from us working closely with the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and we maintain strong links with the Instituto Cervantes located here in Manchester.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades AAB
    BTEC DDD

    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
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Languages, English literature and creative writing
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £26,000

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    University of Manchester

    Manchester

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