English Literature

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years English literature and creative writingEnglish language

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

About this course

Learn to write about, discuss and investigate the history and culture of English.

Explore the world of literature, Shakespeare's stage to the digital page.

As part of your course, you’ll:

  • Study poems, plays and prose narratives in their historical and cultural contexts

  • Discuss and debate the different ways texts can be interpreted

  • Embrace a wide range of theoretical approaches

  • Cover a diverse range of texts, from the literatures of Romanticism through to the contemporary, and British and American Literature of the twentieth century to the postcolonial literatures of the Caribbean, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Australia

  • Work directly with leading literary researchers to develop your own creative and critical voice

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    You’ll graduate with highly valued transferable skills in writing, research and critical thinking.

    You’ll benefit from:

  • Inspired teaching

  • Intellectual debate

  • Interaction with award-winning authors and playwrights

  • A rolling programme of visiting media industry professionals, including published lecturers and world-renowned researchers

    Building your future potential As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, you’ll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities.

    Heart of culture Leeds is the Northern heart of culture and the arts. Your campus sits in the very centre of the city, surrounded by museums, art galleries, theatres, film production companies and recording studios. We work directly with Leeds museums and galleries and many regional events, including the Ilkley Literature Festival and the Leeds West Indian Carnival.

    Industry links Our location has enabled us to develop relationships with employers and cultural industries in the city and across the region. Past students have completed placements in the editorial team at Hallmark Studios and with Peepal Tree Press, an internationally-renowned publisher based in the city.

    Why study English Literature at Leeds Beckett University...

  • 100% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) English Literature*

  • Strong and meaningful partnerships with community organisations

  • Applied humanities practical module option

  • Work with practising writers and active researchers

  • Guest lectures delivered by industry professionals

    National Student Survey 2024*

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    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
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, English language

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    Leeds Beckett University

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