English Literature (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University

Overview

The English Literature (Hons) course at Liverpool John Moores University  encourages students to become part of our vibrant academic community, to develop their own interests, and to develop high-level transferable skills that are highly sought after by a wide range of employers.

Our definition of 'literature' is broad, and we offer a range of fascinating option modules which will allow you to tailor your studies to your own interests through your degree, whilst gaining a thorough knowledge of literary history, theory, and criticism. You will study fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and theory, but you will also have opportunities to study less traditional texts such as (for example) film adaptations, popular music, working-class life-writing, travel writing, slave narratives and protest literature.

Employability

In the last three years, 75% of our students have graduated with a 2:1 or first class degree.

Our English Literature graduates' excellent analytic and communication skills have ensured them positions in a wide variety of careers including film-making, journalism, publishing, advertising, marketing, museums and arts administration. Others have found employment in careers as wide ranging as industrial, retail, leisure, charity management, educational administration, accountancy, the social and Civil Services.

Teaching is not the main occupation for English Literature graduates but some use their degree to secure a place on PGDE / PGCE teacher-training courses, while others continue on to postgraduate study or research.