BA (Hons) English Language and English Literature

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the English language and literature. You will learn how to analyze literary texts, understand the historical context in which they were written, and develop your own critical voice. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, you will gain a deep appreciation for the power of language and literature to shape our understanding of the world around us. By the end of the course, you will be able to critically evaluate literary texts, write insightful essays, and communicate effectively through written and spoken English.

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This course is ideal for students who are passionate about literature and language. You will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics, including poetry, drama, and fiction, as well as the history of the English language. Our experienced lecturers will provide you with the support and guidance you need to achieve your academic goals.

Discover Your Passion for Language and Literature at University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is an ideal place to study English Language and Literature. Our campus is located in the historic city of Worcester, which offers a rich cultural heritage and numerous opportunities for extracurricular engagement. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated language and literature resource center and modern lecture theaters. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers and go on to pursue successful careers in fields such as teaching, journalism, and publishing.

A joint honors degree in English Language and English Literature will provide you with opportunities to develop your all-around understanding of the English language €“ how it is spoken and written and the literature it has produced. Studying English Literature at Worcester allows you to develop skills in close and creative reading, theoretical concepts, and a critical awareness of the relationship between texts and their contexts. English Language at Worcester allows you to see how language shapes our worlds, brings thoughts to life, and forms our identities through linguistic and stylistic choices.

Our English Language and English Literature degree provides continuous opportunities to develop employability skills and includes work experience options, on an optional work project module. There is a range of opportunities to study for a semester abroad in Europe and the USA in the second semester of the second year.

Many graduates of English Language and English Literature will take a postgraduate education course as a fourth year of study and enter the teaching profession. Others will find that the skills acquired through the study of the English Language are particularly highly regarded in all professions where good communication skills are prized such as publishing, journalism, public relations, human resources, and web-based communication.

Graduates also often take a certificate in TEFL and become teachers of English as a second language at home or abroad. Those graduates who achieve particularly good results in their first degree may choose to progress to a Masters's course, which will then often lead to a career as a researcher or further study for Ph.D. Many students progress to careers requiring good communication skills such as Public Relations or develop research careers with media or publishing companies.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.