English Literature (Hons) University of Liverpool

Overview

Throughout the English Literature (Hons) BA programme from  University of Liverpool , you will have the opportunity to study a wide range of literary forms, genres and themes, from the early medieval period to the present day.

You’ll learn to interpret literature from many perspectives: historical, sociological, political and more, making this course both intellectually challenging and rewarding. You’ll be taught by a staff including award-winning writers and four BBC ‘New Generation Thinkers’, on a course informed by original academic research.

Career opportunities:

• The English degree programmes are valued by employers who recognise the skills our students develop, including teamwork, project design, critical thinking, proficiency in text analysis and communication and presentation skills.
• As a student in the English Literature (Hons) programme from University of Liverpool, you will be supported to maximise your employability from day one. The school has its own placements and employability officer, and you will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or a year in industry as part of your programme.
• Many graduates move on to have careers in the arts, the media, publishing, marketing, events, and project management, working for employers like:

• BBC
• Liverpool Echo
• The Guardian
• The Royal Shakespeare Company
• Hodder & Stoughton
• Routledge
• Oxford University Press
• Macmillan
• Liverpool University Press
• The Civil Service.