Course Overview - English Language and Literature
Interested in both Literature and Language? Our BA English Language and Literature degree combines the study of both and can help you to think about and analyse the world in new ways.
English Literature and Language should appeal to you if you have an interest in:
how language is used in everyday communication, including the digital world, and how it varies depending on who uses it, where, and why
the study of literary texts and literary genres from the Renaissance to the 21st century.
**Key course benefits:**
* You can develop transferab...
Interested in both Literature and Language? Our BA English Language and Literature degree combines the study of both and can help you to think about and analyse the world in new ways.<br/><br/>English Literature and Language should appeal to you if you have an interest in:<br/><br/>how language is used in everyday communication, including the digital world, and how it varies depending on who uses it, where, and why<br/>the study of literary texts and literary genres from the Renaissance to the 21st century.<br/><br/>**Key course benefits:**<br/><br/><br/>* You can develop transferable skills in criticism, analysis and interpersonal communication which are vital in many careers, such as the teaching, legal, media, marketing, financial and public sector professions.<br/><br/><br/>* You can develop further grounding in both linguistic and literary analysis, and develop your understanding of language use and literary genres and periods.<br/><br/><br/>* Through your study of English language, you will develop an understanding of how English works as a system of communication that helps to define ourselves, the societies we live in, and the whole world.<br/><br/><br/>* In English literature, you’ll have the opportunity to examine a range of fictional works from different countries and explore the ways in which the world is interpreted through them.<br/><br/><br/>* With links with a wide variety of potential employers such as secondary schools, magazines, newspapers and local charities you could receive further insights on how to enter your desired career path.<br/>