BA English Literature and Politics

The BA English Literature and Politics course offered by the University of Reading provides a comprehensive understanding of English literature and politics. It explores the dynamic relationship between literature and politics, offering insights into the effects of politics on the literary texts and vice versa. Course Content: The programme includes studies on different genres in literature, historical and contemporary, from different parts of the world. Alongside, the course introduces students to political concepts, ideologies and institutions. The course content ranges from Romanticism and Victorian literature to Global politics.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of the course are 'Introduction to Politics and International Relations', 'Literature in English', 'American Literature', 'The Practice of Politics', 'Forms and Genres', and 'People and Power: Understanding Comparative Politics'.Accreditations: The BA English Literature and Politics course at the University of Reading is recognized by the British International Studies Association (BISA) and the English Association.Future Careers: This dual honours course allows students to enter a wide range of careers, including journalism, public relations, content creation, international relations, parliament, non-governmental organizations, teaching, and further academic research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.