English Literature (Hons) The University of Winchester

Overview

The English Literature (Hons) at The University of Winchester offers an expansive exploration of the written word, ranging from historical classics to contemporary cultural debates. Students engage with a diverse curriculum designed to sharpen analytical skills and foster a deep understanding of how literature shapes and reflects the world around us.

Key Facts

Why English Literature (Hons) at The University of Winchester?

• Benefit from small class sizes that ensure individual attention and a supportive learning environment.
• Join a thriving literary research culture led by expert academic staff who are active in contemporary critical debates.
• Access opportunities to study abroad at partner institutions in Canada or the United States of America.
• Take advantage of the "Pre-approved for a Masters" scheme, providing a direct pathway to postgraduate study upon graduation.
• The university ranks in the top 25 in the UK for graduates in employment or further study according to the 2024 Graduate Outcomes Survey.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16700 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a firm foundation in literary research before moving into specialised thematic areas and independent projects. Modules may include:

Year 1

• World Literature
• Context and Intertext
• Studying English Literature
• Critical Theory

Year 2

• Renaissance to Enlightenment
• Romanticism
• Modern to Postmodern
• Victorian Literature
• Children's Literature and Young Adult Fiction

Year 3

• Dissertation
• Fantasy and Science Fiction
• Literature and Film
• Women's Writing
• Globalisation and Contemporary Fiction

Careers with English Literature (Hons)

Graduates of this programme develop highly transferable skills in evaluative research, self-discipline, and effective spoken communication. These attributes allow alumni to excel in a variety of professional fields beyond the arts. Former students have successfully secured roles in the following areas:

• Teaching and Lecturing
• Journalism and Writing
• Publishing and Production
• Acting and the Creative Arts
• Media and Communications