English Literature BA (Hons)

Do you know your Austen from your Orwell? Your Conrad from your Woolf? Whether you’re a self-proclaimed bookworm, practising poet or budding academic, this English literature degree provides the tools you need to take the first step in your literary career.<br/><br/>Over the course of three years, you’ll delve into the world of words, studying literature through the lens of diverse theoretical perspectives, including Marxism, feminism and structuralism. You’ll critically analyse literature from a wide range of genres – from Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, to Irish literature and contemporary poetry.<br/><br/>Looking for a course with an interdisciplinary focus? Studying English literature at Salford means you’ll also have the chance to choose from modules specialising in language, film adaptation and creative writing, giving you the opportunity to tailor your studies to the areas of literature that interest you most.<br/><br/>What’s more, this course also received 100% overall student satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).<br/><br/>**You will:**<br/>- Learn from internationally renowned researchers who are also committed and enthusiastic teachers<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your ability to critically analyse pieces of literature and present written arguments with clarity and persuasion<br/><br/><br/>- Gain the skillsets and knowledge needed to take the first step in your professional literary career<br/><br/><br/>**Visit our English Literature degree CourseFinder webpage** - https://bit.ly/3j5qWMQ<br/>**Explore all of our English courses and read our helpful FAQs** - https://bit.ly/3r8wqJG<br/>**Sign-up to an Open Day or Campus Tour** - https://bit.ly/3sAsT8m