English Literature (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Through this  English Literature (Hons) at University of Portsmouth you’ll explore complex, challenging issues – from masculinity to the Holocaust. You’ll learn the skills to critically analyse the purpose, truth and impact of any written text. You’ll also develop the skills to produce your own writing and presentations, so you can communicate original ideas in ways that engage and influence readers.

The combination of creative thinking and rigorous analysis you develop will make you a compelling candidate for all kinds of jobs – from marketing to museums, and journalism to publishing.

Career opportunities:

This degree will set you up to pursue careers in fields where communication and critical thinking matter. We outline some of these below, but employers in many more industries recognise the value of the transferable skills you’ll gain during an English Literature degree. Your CV will demonstrate:

• sophisticated analytical skills, enabling you to assess texts on any topic

• the ability to think critically and reach your own independent conclusions

• a flair for presenting and discussing ideas with diverse audiences

• the confidence to say exactly what you mean to say, in writing and in person

• a creative mindset that helps you see things differently and solve problems

• a well-developed sense of empathy and teamworking skills

What areas can you work in with an English literature degree?

After the course, you could work in areas such as:

• advertising

• journalism

• arts and media

• public relations

• copywriting

• teaching

• research

You could also study at postgraduate level.

Graduate destinations

Roles our previous graduates have gone onto include:

• copywriter

• journalist and editor

• marketing executive

• teacher

• paralegal

• sales executive

• museum curator