BA English

The BA in English programme at Queen's University Belfast offers an opportunity for students to explore literature in a university ranked within the top 100 English departments globally. This programme provides a comprehensive exploration of English literature from its earliest origins up to the present day. The course is delivered by leading researchers engaged in innovative research that informs the teaching and enhances the learning experience.Course Content: The course is structured around three main areas of study: Medieval, Modern and Contemporary Literature, Modernisms and Modernity, and Creative Writing. The course covers the full range of English literature, allowing students to study major canonical and marginal, emergent, or non-traditional authors in a way that is informed by current scholarly thinking and debates. Students are encouraged to use interdisciplinary approaches, to engage with other disciplines (History, Philosophy, Sociology, Languages), and to explore literature in all its forms, including film, digital media, and performance.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include English in Transition, Medieval to Renaissance English Literature, Shakespeare, The Novel and its Others, Romantic and Victorian Literature, Introduction to Poetry.Accreditations: The course is fully accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.Future Careers: Graduates with a degree in English can find employment in a range of fields including teaching, publishing, media, journalism, advertising, PR, and arts administration. This course also prepares students for further study and research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.