English Literature and Spanish The University of Manchester

Overview

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.

Spanish

• Alongside your study of Spanish language, you will explore a range of options in visual culture (including film), area-specific history, linguistics and literature.
• The breadth of expertise among staff across Spanish and Latin American Studies means an unusually rich and broad curriculum.

• You will also benefit from us working closely with the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and we maintain strong links with the Instituto Cervantes located here in Manchester.

Career opportunities

The English Literature courses are designed to equip you with strong critical analysis skills, the ability to articulate knowledge of concepts and theories, and the ability to work and think independently, critically and creatively; each providing you with a set of versatile skills that are highly desired by a wide range of employers.

You'll develop intercultural awareness and enhanced communication skills - both highly valued by employers.

You'll also acquire transferable expertise at the very heart of language learning, including enhanced powers of perception and interpretation, and advanced decision-making and multitasking skills.

Graduates of English Literature and Spanish offered at The University of Manchester have gone on to work in a variety of industries, including positions with the BBC, KPMG, Deloitte, Marks and Spencer, Aviva, Accenture, and Barclays.