English Literature (Hons) Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The English Literature (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University provides a comprehensive exploration of literary texts across various historical periods, genres, and global contexts. Students engage with a rich curriculum that spans from ancient epics to contemporary fiction, while examining the cultural legacy and production of literature in the modern world.

Why English Literature (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University?

Study in a city with a vibrant literary heritage, featuring renowned libraries and the inspiring Reader Organisation at Calderstones Park and learn from internationally recognised researchers, with over 80% of staff publications rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the latest REF.

Benefit from small group teaching, including first-year tutorials with no more than ten students and weekly one-to-one personal tutor meetings and access unique resources, including rare books and manuscripts held within the university's special collections. Students can also gain practical insights into the professional world of books, including publishing, marketing, and digital media technologies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 15225 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Popular Literature
• Literature in Time and Place
• Literature and the Environment
• Border Crossings
• Locating Literature
• The Power of the Page
• Argument, Scandal, and Censorship
• Human and Animal: Exploring the Contemporary
• History of Fantasy
• Modernism

Careers with English Literature (Hons)

Graduates from this programme are equipped with advanced analytical, research, and communication skills highly valued by employers. These transferable abilities prepare students for diverse professional paths in the creative and corporate sectors.

Common career destinations for graduates include roles in publishing, journalism, and broadcasting. Many also find success in education, marketing, public relations, and various creative industries.

The degree also provides a strong foundation for further academic study. Many students choose to progress to postgraduate specialisms, building upon the expertise and critical frameworks developed during their undergraduate years.