BA (Hons.) English Literature

The English Literature BA Honours course at the University of Westminster provides students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of literary texts and contexts, while developing essential skills for a career in the creative industries. This three-year full-time undergraduate degree explores multiple eras, genres, and diverse voices within English literature.Course Content: The course content ranges from canonical works to the latest online literature trends. Students will examine many types of prose, poetry, drama, and other forms of narrative. Emphasis is on the development of critical skills and a modern understanding of English literature. Congruently, students will also address some of the most urgent cultural, political, and moral issues.Key Modules: The modules include ‘Reading London: Drama, Poetry and Prose’, ‘The Novel’, and ‘Performing Texts’. Other key modules feature ‘Cities of Words’, ‘Postcolonial Literature’, and ‘Global Englishes.’ In the third year, students have the option to choose a supervised dissertation on a topic of their choice.Future Careers: Upon completion, students will be prepared for a wide range of careers, including those in the creative and cultural industries, marketing, teaching, journalism, public relations, arts administration and further academic study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.