BA (Hons.) English Literature

The English Literature course at Edge Hill University offers a chance to explore all genres from contemporary to classic, examining the works of Shakespeare, Marlowe, Swift, Defoe, Austen and Dickens among others. Students can improve their understanding of literature through studying literary theory and the effects of social, historical and political events on writing.Course Content: In this immersive and wide-ranging English literature course, students will study a variety of texts including novels, drama, and poetry from the Renaissance period all the way through to the 21st century. The course content focuses on close analysis, genre studies, historical contexts and the application of theoretical perspectives. Key Modules: The key modules of this course include 'A World of Difference: Literature, Difference and Identity', 'Romantics to Victorians: 1789–1890', 'Literature in Contexts: 1688–1789', 'Plays and Performance', 'Writing Lives', 'Studying and Writing about Literature', and many more. Furthermore, the course includes a dissertation, allowing students to thoroughly delve into an area of study of their choice.Future Careers: After completing this English Literature course, students can pursue a range of careers in areas such as teaching, library work, publishing, journalism, public relations, arts administration or marketing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.