BA Hons English Studies

The BA (Hons) English Studies course at Teesside University is an excellent platform for students to deepen their knowledge in English literature, language, history and culture. The course provides good mastery of the English language, developing the ability to think critically and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, for various audiences and contexts. Course Content: The degree course offers a wide range of exciting modules exploring different periods of literary history, various forms and genres, regional literatures, creative writing, and the English language. Modules start in stages 1 and 2 with survey courses that provide an academic backbone of the subject. In the last stage, students can choose from a broad range of specialist and research-informed modules, providing the chance to specialise in the areas that they find most exciting.Key Modules: The course is made up of varied modules including: Discovering Literature, Developing English Studies, Approaches to Poetry, Expressions of Identity, The English Renaissance, English Language in Use, Representing the Other, Regional Literatures, and Dissertation/English Studies.Accreditations: This course is recognised by the British Council and English UK professional organisations.Future Careers: This course prepares students for careers in a wide range of professions including education, media, publishing, administration and management, leisure and tourism and the public and charity sectors. Past graduates have secured employment with major employers such as the BBC, Waterstones, HM Revenue and Customs, National Museums Liverpool, and various secondary schools and colleges.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page_English_Studies.cfm).