English Literature BA (Hons)

At Brighton, our English Literature degree offers a fresh, modern approach while honouring the rich history of writing. <br/><br/>You will dive into classic topics like Shakespeare and Victorian sexualities, but also explore contemporary issues like Black British literature, identity, and diversity. Our course takes a multidisciplinary, decolonised approach, connecting literature to philosophy, art history, to media, and making it relevant to today’s world. <br/><br/>You will have the freedom to explore your literary passions, from poetry and novels to comics, gaming, and social media, with opportunities for placements and live projects.<br/><br/>Our graduates leave us with vital employability skills in critical thinking, project management, and communication.<br/><br/>**TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE**<br/><br/><br/>- Staff are active researchers and writers who bring their expertise to your learning.<br/><br/><br/>- Option modules in the second and third years enable you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions.<br/><br/><br/>- Scrivener talks give you the chance to speak to a professional writer about their work.<br/><br/><br/>- Extracurricular activities such as the Performance and Community Research and Enterprise Group and the student-led Creative Writing Society.<br/><br/><br/>- Our focus on employability, including a placement, ensures you will graduate with a strong skill set.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop valuable transferable skills as a critical thinker, independent researcher with excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.<br/><br/><br/>- Excellent student support and a warm and encouraging community. <br/><br/><br/>- Weekly roundup of writing competitions and opportunities to encourage you to promote your work and consider future careers.<br/><br/><br/>- Professional feedback on any aspect of your writing from our resident Royal Literary Fund Fellow.<br/>