1.8k Bachelor's degrees in Literature

While the study of Latin is a foundation stone of the discipline of classics, the Latin from Mount Holyoke College, is also excellent preparation for advanced study in English, religion, philosophy, and history. There are also many opportunities for teaching Latin at the middle and high school levels (see below on Teaching Licensure).

Students of Religious Studies programme at Heidelberg University analyse religious ideas, practices and materialities from an empirical-cultural perspective and endeavor to understand them in their respective historical, cultural and societal contexts. 

The major in Chinese at Pennsylvania State University is designed to develop skills in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Chinese, as well as to promote an understanding of the diverse literatures, cultures, and traditions of the Chinese-speaking world, ranging from China itself to Chinese-speaking America.

French is spoken on five continents, and France is the fourth largest exporting nation in the world. In the French program at Tufts University students study a combination of language, culture, and related courses.

The English - Literature with Creative Writing Emphasis at Stanford University offers a comprehensive exploration of British Studies and literary analysis. This full-time undergraduate programme integrates rigorous academic study with practical artistic development, allowing students to master diverse writing styles and critical theory.

Undergraduates who major or minor in the English program at Washington University in St. Louis explore literature as both readers and writers in small classes focusing on the individual student.

With this English programme from Franklin Pierce University, you’ll be prepared to read, analyse, write, and edit texts about people grappling with the big questions of life - from relationships to religion to philosophy and beyond.

Music, History and Literature is offered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Music history is an ideal specialization for students who not only want to perform music, but who are also interested in the development of musical styles, genres, and how these relate to developments in the arts, history and society. 

Are you passionate about reading? Do you long to study literary works while developing your own styles of writing? Combine all three as you explore the Literature and Creative Writing (Hons) course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).

The English - Literature and Film degree from University of Colorado Denver careful study of literature, visual media, and popular culture also should help a student to think critically about politics, the media, and the wider world. Students who complete the bachelor's degree in English - Literature & Film are expected to have mastered the ability to express their ideas clearly and persuasively.

The English Literature programme from University of North Texas prepares you for jobs that require strong writing, communication and analytical thinking skills.

As an English major at Hillsdale College, you will join an ambitious and principled community of scholars and friends dedicated to the College's mission: the high calling of liberal education in the pursuit of truth. English is offered as both a major and minor.

The English - Literature option offered by McGill University provides grounding in the basic texts and methods of the discipline as well as wide acquaintance with substantial areas of the field.

The French programme at Temple University is a full-time Bachelor of Arts degree designed for linguistic mastery. Over four years of study, students explore Francophone cultures and literature. This public programme focuses on developing professional fluency and global perspectives through immersive classroom experiences.

The English Language and Literature programme at Yale University offers a comprehensive bachelor level education in the verbal arts. This public study mode course develops analytical thinkers through the exploration of global Anglophone texts. Students build foundational research skills while mastering diverse literary genres.

The Spanish program at Northwestern University emphasize an engagement with literary and cultural studies through an attentive reading to the particularities of language and socio-historical context.

The Comparative Literature and Society programme at Columbia University offers a B.A. that bridges national traditions and diverse disciplines. This public study mode degree explores global cultures through cross-disciplinary methods. Students engage in rigorous literary and social analysis over a standard four-year duration.

The BA in Linguistics and Language (Hons) at Birkbeck, University of London, is a comprehensive programme designed to cultivate advanced language skills alongside a deep understanding of linguistic principles. This course can be pursued full-time or part-time, typically spanning three to four years, with classes conducted in the evening to accommodate diverse schedules.

BA English Literature and German course offered at The University of Manchester will enable you to explore a wide range of texts dating from a variety of periods. You will also develop a firm grounding in the German language, and the opportunity to explore German culture, linguistics, history and literature. 

The English Literature BA at Aberystwyth University is a three-year, full-time public programme that explores diverse literary cultures from the medieval era to the present. Students develop critical thinking and research skills while engaging with literary history and theory in a supportive academic environment.