English Literature BA (Hons)

**Learn to write about, discuss and investigate the history and culture of English.**<br/><br/>Explore the world of literature, **Shakespeares stage to the digital page.**<br/><br/>As part of your course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Study poems, plays and prose narratives in their historical and cultural contexts<br/><br/><br/>- Discuss and debate the different ways texts can be interpreted<br/><br/><br/>- Embrace a wide range of theoretical approaches<br/><br/><br/>- Cover a diverse range of texts, from the literatures of Romanticism through to the contemporary, and British and American Literature of the twentieth century to the postcolonial literatures of the Caribbean, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Australia<br/><br/><br/>- Work directly with leading literary researchers to develop your own creative and critical voice<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>You’ll graduate with highly valued transferable skills in writing, research and critical thinking. <br/><br/>You’ll benefit from:<br/><br/><br/>- Inspired teaching<br/><br/><br/>- Intellectual debate<br/><br/><br/>- Interaction with award-winning authors and playwrights<br/><br/><br/>- A rolling programme of visiting media industry professionals, including published lecturers and world-renowned researchers <br/><br/><br/>**Building your future potential**<br/>As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, you’ll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities.<br/><br/>**Heart of culture**<br/>Leeds is the Northern heart of culture and the arts. Your campus sits in the very centre of the city, surrounded by museums, art galleries, theatres, film production companies and recording studios. We work directly with Leeds museums and galleries and many regional events, including the Ilkley Literature Festival and the Leeds West Indian Carnival. <br/><br/>**Industry links**<br/>Our location has enabled us to develop relationships with employers and cultural industries in the city and across the region. Past students have completed placements in the editorial team at Hallmark Studios and with Peepal Tree Press, an internationally-renowned publisher based in the city.<br/><br/>**Why study English Literature at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- 100% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) English Literature*<br/><br/><br/>- Strong and meaningful partnerships with community organisations<br/><br/><br/>- Applied humanities practical module option<br/><br/><br/>- Work with practising writers and active researchers<br/><br/><br/>- Guest lectures delivered by industry professionals<br/><br/><br/>National Student Survey 2024*

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.