English Literature and French The University of Manchester

Overview

During the English Literature and French course offered at The University of Manchester, you will also develop a comprehensive grounding in French language, literature, culture, history and linguistics, enabling you to become proficient enough in French to live and work effectively in a French-speaking environment.

English Literature

• You can specialise in English Literature, American, Irish and post-colonial literatures, cultural theory, creative writing and film.

• You will engage with a range of literary/non-literary genres including film, music and texts, from Anglo-Saxon times to the present.

• Benefit from our research activity in English and American Studies, with more than 12 active research groups ranging from Anglo Saxon literature to 21 st century writing and film.

• Enjoy creative writing course unit options in your second and third years of study.

French

• At least two thirds of our staff are native speakers, teaching you in French `language' classes as well as most `culture' classes.

• This will run in parallel with optional course units on French and Francophone history, politics, literature, popular culture and/or linguistics, from the Early Modern period to the present.

• You will benefit from our long-established partnership with the Alliance Française de Manchester with cultural events throughout the year, such as film screenings, talks, plays, concerts, exhibitions and intensive language classes.

• You will also benefit from our collaboration with the Institut de Touraine in the Loire Valley, which hosts Easter and Summer French language classes that are appropriate for ab initio students and finalists.

• Our range and quality of courses are regularly cited for praise by external examiners and two colleagues have won University Teaching Excellence Awards.

Career opportunities

Our English Literature courses are designed to train your imagination and critical and creative thinking capabilities while also developing your research, time management and communication skills.

You'll leave Manchester with the transferable skills needed to succeed in a wide variety of roles and industries, including jobs in the media, marketing, the creative sector, finance, education and management.

Graduates of English Literature enjoy opportunities in a wide range of professions. These include writing, publishing, journalism, librarianship, teaching, new media, PR, law, finance, business management, computing and Civil Service.

A degree in Modern Languages and Cultures also paves the way for an exceptionally broad range of careers. You will develop intercultural awareness and communication skills - both highly valued by employers.