Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English Literature

On this course there is no limit to the imagination. As a member of the University of Roehampton’s diverse and passionate community of readers, writers and thinkers, students will have the opportunity to:

• Encounter exciting texts and writers from around the globe
• Experience multicultural London through modern fiction, film, and television
• Uncover ideas about gender and sexuality in Romantic, Gothic, and Victorian novels
• Find out about how Black writers have challenged the status quo
• Find out what Shakespeare's plays can tell us about 21st-century politics
• Delve into the history and future of children's literature
• Debate new, cutting edge, research in areas like environmental studies, performance, and digital media
• Get hands-on experience with our in-house publisher, Fincham Press.

The modules don't just teach students about literature, they help prepare them for life after university, and a successful career. In small groups, and in lectures, students will develop the ability to analyse ideas in depth, challenge stereotypes and clichés, and engage confidently in debate.

Students will become a sophisticated reader capable of finding hidden meanings in different kinds of texts, from epic poetry to national advertising campaigns and popular TV shows. Students will also refine their professional writing skills, and become adept at switching their style to suit different contexts.

The teachers at the University of Roehampton will be there every step of the way. They are experts in their fields, and passionate about teaching. They consider it a privilege to help students through their learning journey. And given the University of Roehampton's size, and personalised teaching, students won’t be lost in a crowd!

Key benefits of the BA English Literature programme:

• The University of Roehampton is ranked number 1 in London for student satisfaction
• The University of Roehampton is ranked 8th in the UK for graduate salaries
• Students will have the opportunity to take a work placement module or choose to spend a full year out in industry
• The University of Roehampton has a warm and friendly community, with personalised teaching
• A focus on literature’s relationship to the wider world, making it meaningful outside of the classroom
• Unique links with literary London, so students can get involved with literary festivals, theatre productions, and cultural organizations
• Students will be taught by staff members who are published academics and leading experts in their subjects
• Skills development in research, problem solving, digital creation, linguistics, community project management, and copywriting

This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost their employability even further. If students choose this route, they will take the placement following year two of their course, and then return to complete their degree.