English (Hons) University of York

Overview

You’ll learn presentation, language, and reasoning skills during your English (Hons) programme at University of York , and gain expertise in complex analysis and research. These skills suit a wide range of careers, from law and teaching to national and local government and the creative industries.

Quick Facts:

• At York, you will be at the forefront of literary study. Our modules are designed and taught by world experts working at the cutting-edge of literary study.
• We offer a breath taking choice of modules with an unsurpassed geographical and linguistic range, giving you the freedom to tailor your degree to your interests with the support of friendly and accessible tutors. With period coverage extending from Greek and Latin classics to literature being published right now, there’s something for everyone, including creative writing, drama, film, and the chance to get your hands dirty in our printing studio.
• No discipline equips its students better to understand and interpret a wide range of texts or to form articulate and persuasive responses to a range of challenges. Our graduates go on to careers in all sorts of fields, even areas that traditionally haven’t recruited among Arts and Humanities graduates.
• An English graduate’s creativity, passion, and ability to adapt – along with outstanding presentation, language, and reasoning skills – are what employers look for. Join us at York to discover a world of literature.
• No discipline equips its students better to understand and interpret a wide range of texts – whether literary, historical, political, or social – or to form articulate and persuasive responses to a range of challenges and questions. The Department has a dedicated Careers Officer, which means you will get specialised advice and support throughout the three years of your degree.

Career opportunities

• Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations
• Arts Administration
• Civil and Diplomatic Services
• Film, Radio, Social Media, Television, and Theatre
• Journalism and Broadcasting
• Law
• Librarianship