English Literature and German The University of Manchester

Overview

Studying English Literature and German course offered at The University of Manchester, you will be equipped with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in a German-speaking environment.

English 

• 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.

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

German

• The core German language courses (at post A-Level or beginners' level) are complemented by a variety of other subject areas, including linguistics, and a wide range of cultural and historical units that use German-language sources to improve your core language competence, as well as your wider knowledge of German-speaking countries.

• Specialisms in German include historical and contemporary linguistics, literary studies, screen studies, gender and sexuality, modern cultural history, minority cultures and Holocaust studies.

• Their teaching, praised in the Teaching Quality Assessment and by external examiners, is backed up by an innovative Independent Language Learning Programme, enabling you to take control of your own learning experience.

• Enjoy strong links with the Goethe Institute and the Austrian Cultural Forum, which sponsor a varied programme of cultural events.

Career opportunities

Their 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 enhanced powers of perception and interpretation, and advanced decision-making and multitasking skills.