BA Hons History and Politics

The English Literature BA (Hons) course at Northumbria University provides students with the chance to study an inclusive range of authors, poets, and themes from the English Literature's history, from the Renaissance period to present day. The course curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking and enhance students' analytical and writing skills. Course Content: The curriculum of the course spans across the entire history of English Literature, covering a wide range of themes, periods, authors, and genres. This includes studying everything from novels, drama, and poetry to non-fictional writing, exploring texts from the Renaissance period to the present day. Students will have the chance to study authors ranging from Shakespeare and Austen to contemporary writers.Key Modules: Some of the key modules involved in this course include 'Beginning Fiction', 'Reading Cultures', 'The Social Life of Texts', 'The Enlightenment and Romanticism', 'Victorian Literature' and 'Realism and Modernity'. Further, to broaden the knowledge base and improve employability, optional modules like 'Creative Writing and Workshop Practices' are also included.Accreditations: The course is supported by research-led teaching, ensuring that what students learn will be current, relevant and up-to-date.Future Careers: Upon the successful completion of the course, students will have numerous career options available to them. These include but are not limited to roles in teaching, the creative industries, journalism, PR, marketing, and advertising. Thanks to the strong research and critical analysis skills honed during the degree, students will also be well-prepared to pursue further university studies such as Master's degrees or PhDs.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.