English Literature (Hons) University of Birmingham

Overview

The English Literature (Hons) degree at University of Birmingham offers you both an exciting core programme in English Literature at an elite Russell Group institution and the optional opportunity to choose modules in the closely related fields of Creative Writing, Film Studies, and English Language.   

You’ll also have access to unparalleled resources for the study of Shakespeare through our world-leading Shakespeare Institute and collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company. You’ll investigate Shakespeare’s poetry and plays and consider how these works have been interpreted, reworked and reimagined by historical and international audiences.  

Careers

Studying for an English (Hons) degree at University of Birmingham is an unparalleled opportunity to not only engage with a diverse cultural, textual and linguistic discipline, but also to develop skills in intellectual analysis, critical thinking and articulate expression.

These skills last a lifetime and qualify you for many possible careers. You will also be encouraged to acquire practical skills that you will find just as useful in your future career, including oral presentation, professional documentation, group work and the use of information technology.

Our graduates have started careers with employers including the BBC, Headline Publishing Group, Mirror Group Newspapers and Oxford University Press, in roles such as account executive, editorial assistant, marketing assistant and sales and events coordinator. Many English graduates pursue postgraduate study to specialise in an academic area or prepare for careers such as law and teaching.