Study English literature in its cultural-historical context, considering the significance of literature in society from the Elizabethan age to the present. You'll learn about major genres and critical issues within the field of English Studies and study a range of subjects: from Shakespeare to the rise of the novel, from Romantic poetry to the Victorian novel, from the modern novel to women's writing and filmmaking, from science fiction to modern drama, and from literary theory to the gothic tradition in literature.
Taking a modern approach to literature, you'll also discuss filmic representations of literary texts. You'll also look at how literature features in other technologies from television programmes to the world wide web. Studying English within an interdisciplinary context, whilst benefiting from the wide range of subject expertise across the School of Creative Industries, you'll gain an awareness of the enduring appeal of literature and its relevance in the modern world.
You'll benefit from studying in a vibrant city with a great literary heritage, which offers a wonderful learning environment and plenty of relevant cultural events, such as the International Book Festival. Module choices in creative writing and publishing allow you to apply your understanding of literature to your own creative work and to develop an understanding of the relationship between the world of publishing and literary production.
You'll gain analytical and critical skills, writing and research skills, and the ability to read and critically assess a number of texts, including films.