Summary

Studying English helps you develop an informed, global, cross-cultural perspective of the world. It allows you to acquire knowledge of literary history, theory and criticism, as well as an understanding of intellectual traditions. It also advances your written and verbal communication skills, which will enhance employment prospects in any industry.

In the English major, you’ll enjoy studying literature from around the world. It fosters analytic and creative thought through the reading of texts from diverse sources, including literary essays across various subject areas such as literature, art, music, film, politics, food and travel.

Key features

• Gain skills that will equip you for a broad range of careers

   

  Study English and gain a solid grounding for employment in a wide range of education, communication and media-related industries.

• Study texts from the medieval period through to the present day

   

  Study novels, drama, poetry, creative writing and life writing – as well as visual texts such as film, and children’s literature.

• Gain a unique set of skills that employers want

   

  Acquire skills in communication and evaluation, flexibility and independent judgement.

• Double your skills and employability prospects

   

  Undertake a double major – choose from more than 20 – to expand your options and launch a career enhanced by your unique perspective.