BA English Literature

The English BA course at the University of Birmingham invites students to explore the richness and diversity of the English language and its literature. This course provides a deeper understanding of the histories, theoretical underpinnings, and the cultural and creative contexts of English literature. The curriculum benefits from the academics' wide-ranging research interests and their commitment to providing a balanced, comprehensive and fascinating study of literary texts and theories.Course Content: The English BA course structure involves studying mandatory and optional modules over three years. The first year serves as an introduction to the diversity of English literature and language. In the second and final years, students have the opportunity to specialize in areas of interest, from medieval literature to contemporary writing, and from the English language's historical and social aspects to its style and structure.Key Modules: Some key modules include "Beginning Poetry", "Exploring English Language", "Reading English", "Shakespeare", "Literature in the World", "Modernism", and "Early Modern Drama". The third year also offers an opportunity for students to undertake a dissertation on a topic of their choice.Future Careers: Graduates with an English BA from the University of Birmingham are highly sought after by employers in a range of sectors. They pursue careers in fields such as teaching, journalism, public relations, marketing, law (after conversion courses), business, civil service, and arts administration, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.