English Literature (Hons) University of Chichester

Overview

You will have the opportunity to study texts from the Medieval and Early Modern eras, through the Renaissance and Victorian periods, and into the present day.

Along the way, you will study some of the most well-known names in literature such as Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde and the Brontës.

You will learn from experienced tutors and experts who use the latest research to underlie their teaching to ensure that you have access to the latest debates within the study of literature.

On this English Literature (Hons) degree at the University of Chichester you will:

• Study some of the most well-known names in literature such as Margaret Atwood, Charles Dickens and Kazuo Ishiguro.
• Engage with texts from the medieval period through the present day, by authors from both Britain and across the world.
• Gain an insight into a variety of genres and styles, including contemporary women’s writing and contemporary fantasy.
• Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.
• Engage with contemporary issues such as climate change, race and sexuality.
• Build your degree around your interests.

Careers 

The English Literature graduates are highly-valued by employers for their strong problem-solving and communication skills and often continue on into a wide range of careers.

Career paths include:

• Publishing

• Teaching

• Marketing

• Journalism

• Communications and PR

• Local and national government

• Copywriting.