Course Overview

In this course, there is no limit to your imagination. As a member of Roehampton’s diverse and passionate community of readers, writers, and thinkers, you will have the opportunity to:

Encounter exciting texts and writers from around the globe

Experience multicultural London through modern fiction, film, and television

Uncover ideas about gender and sexuality in Romantic, Gothic, and Victorian novels

Find out about how Black writers have challenged the status quo

Find out what Shakespeare's plays can tell us about 21st-century politics

Delve into the history and future of children's literature

Debate new, cutting edge, research in areas like environmental studies, performance, and digital media

Get hands-on experience with our in-house publisher, Fincham Press.

Our modules don't just teach you about literature, they help prepare you for life after university, and a successful career. In small groups, and in lectures, you will develop the ability to analyze ideas in depth, challenge stereotypes and clichés, and engage confidently in debate.

You will become a sophisticated reader capable of finding hidden meanings in different kinds of texts, from epic poetry to national advertising campaigns and popular TV shows. You will also refine your professional writing skills, and become adept at switching your style to suit different contexts.

Your teachers at Roehampton will be there every step of the way. We are experts in our fields, and passionate about teaching. We consider it a privilege to help you through your learning journey. And given our size, and personalized teaching, you won’t be lost in a crowd!

General Eligibility

• passes in two distinct subjects at GCE Advanced Level; or

• a pass in one subject at GCE Advanced Level plus (a) passes in two distinct subjects at GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level, or (b) a Vocational A-Level Single Award, or (c) two Vocational A-Level part Awards;

• a Vocational A-Level Double Award; or

• a Vocational A-Level Single Award plus (a) two Vocational A-Level part Awards, or (b) passes in two distinct subjects at GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level; or

• a BTEC National Certificate or Diploma; or

• a completed T-Level award; or

• a Scottish Certificate of Education with (a) passes in five subjects, including at least three at a Higher grade, or (b) passes in four subjects all at a Higher grade or New Higher grade; or

• the full Diploma of the International Baccalaureate; or

• an Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in four subjects at Grade C at the Higher level.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component