BA (Hons) English Language & Literature

The English Language and Literature BA at UCLan combines the study of English literature with the chance to develop your language skills in an inspirational and diverse cultural environment. It offers you the opportunity to explore the structures, contexts, history, and development of the English language, alongside a broad base of literary studies.Course Content: This course features a wide range of topics including linguistics, creative writing, children's literature, Victorian, Edwardian and contemporary literature. It progresses from a broad exploration of language and literature in the first year, through a balance of core modules and options in the second year, to a third year in which you will choose 'pathways' that enable you to pursue specialist topics that particularly interest you.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Language in Society; Reading Texts: Literary Theory; Page to Stage: Drama in Practice; Language and the Mind; Words in Action: An Introduction to Linguistics; Reading Literature; Understanding Prose; Understanding Poetry. Future Careers: The course prepares students for a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors, including the civil service, marketing and PR, journalism, law, teaching and social work. It equips you with skills like researching, presenting and persuading - all essential skills in the modern job market.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.