BA (Hons) English Literature

The English Literature BA (Hons) Single Honours course at the University of Chester offers a wide-ranging exploration of literature from the Renaissance to contemporary works. This course provides the opportunity to study a multitude of genres and authors and to critically analyse their works while developing research and writing skills.Course Content: The course allows students to study literature in a historical and cultural context. It delves into a range of authors, genres, and periods, including British and global literature, children’s literature, fantasy literature, and contemporary works. The course also includes themes on identity, race, gender and socio-political issues.Key Modules: Key modules featured in the course include Introduction to English Literature, Monsters and Monarchs: Early Literature, The Long Eighteenth Century, Romanticisms, Victorian Literature, Contemporary Literature, Critical Approaches to Children’s Literature and Speculative Fictions. In the final year, students undertake a dissertation or a vocational module.Accreditations: NAFuture Careers: With this degree, career prospects include journalism, teaching, publishing, PR, marketing, and arts administration. The course also prepares students for postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.