English Literature (Hons) Anglia Ruskin University

Overview

The English Literature (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University offers a profound exploration of how written works reflect and influence social, political, and environmental landscapes. Students are transported through diverse settings, from Victorian environments to futuristic cities, gaining unique insights into the human experience. This degree encourages you to find your own critical voice while receiving expert guidance from experienced lecturers and Royal Literary Fund Fellows.

Why English Literature (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University?

• Benefit from high rankings, with English courses placed 12th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2025.
• Enhance your professional prospects through live briefs, the option of a placement year, or by learning a new language.
• Engage with the Cambridge Writing Centre and the National Centre for Writing through various talks and creative events.
• Access award-winning facilities and a supportive community at a university named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023.
• Participate in extra-curricular trips to iconic cultural venues such as the British Library and the Barbican Theatre.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 17500 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to build your expertise from foundational literary history to advanced independent research. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Study of Literature and Writing
• Myth, Miracle and Magic
• Reading Critically, Old English to Enlightenment
• History of the Novel
• How Texts Work

Year 2

• Nineteenth Century Literature and the Environment
• Renaissance Encounters
• Modernism to the Millenium
• Science Fiction
• Performing Shakespeare

Year 3

• Spectacle and Representation in Renaissance Drama
• Writing and the Present
• Undergraduate Major Project in English
• Crime and Detective Fiction
• Life Writing

Careers with English Literature (Hons)

Graduates develop a versatile toolkit of transferable skills, including persuasion, critical analysis, and digital literacy. These attributes are highly sought after in sectors such as journalism, teaching, law, and publishing. The programme’s focus on independent learning also prepares students for roles in business consultancy, administration, and arts management.

Recent alumni have secured positions at prestigious organisations, including Cambridge University Press and Associated British Food. Others have progressed to legal training or specialised teaching roles. You can also continue your academic journey with postgraduate study in creative writing or literature, supported by dedicated employability services and lifelong career advice.