English Literature and History of Art (joint honours) Oxford Brookes University

Overview

At the English Literature and History of Art (joint honours) programme at the Oxford Brookes University University you will be able to choose from a selection of modules from both of these courses to create a programme that is tailor made for you.

In the English Literature programme  you will develop the core skills which you will use throughout the rest of your degree. You can choose some modules outside your core subject and even learn a new language, for free. You'll study a range of optional modules allowing you to specialise in areas of literary study that most interest and stimulate you.

Our expert teaching staff are active researchers and are widely published. This means we can offer modules that provide specialist pathways in: 

• Creative Writing 

• Drama

By studying History of Art at Oxford Brookes, you’ll be exploring issues in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Your studies will include museum visits, walk-arounds and special talks from visiting experts from the likes of:

• National Trust
• Ashmolean
• Modern Art Oxford
• The V&A

• Tate.

Career prospects:

As you study, you’ll develop highly transferable career skills in the areas that employers care about. You’ll build confident and articulate written communication skills. And you’ll graduate with extensive experience collaborating in groups.

You’ll also become a confident speaker. You’ll be able to express your ideas, influence your peers and respond to challenges - essential skills in the 21st Century workplace.

Many of our graduates go on to work in areas like:

• Publishing
• Advertising and marketing

• Public relations

Recent graduates have gone into careers in:

• public museums, galleries and collections
• commercial art galleries
• auction houses