English Literature

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Literature at York St John University. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Go beyond the traditional canon of English Literature literature to study texts from many different genres and contexts. On this course you will have opportunities to engage with classic texts by writers like Shakespeare, Dickens and Austen, but may also find yourself reading: Native American writing Radical poetry Avant-garde writing Speculative fiction LGBTQ+ rights literature Experimental writing Literature of the Caribbean There is flexibility to tailor the course to your interests, with lots of optional modules to choose from and opportunities to specialise in specific themes or eras.... International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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