English BA (Hons)

You can develop your intellectual curiosity, your creativity, your unique voice and discover those areas that most fire your interest.You will be taught by specialist researchers in literary and linguistic studies and a distinguished team of poets, novelists, and scriptwriters.

You learn through

• large-group interactive teaching sessions
• seminars and tutorials
• creative writing workshops
• drama workshops
• podcasts
• film screenings
• independent study
• work-based modules Applied learningWork placements

This gives you the chance to enhance your employability profile by gaining professional experience from a range of potential areas which have included literary editing, feature journalism, education, and publicity.Project hosts have included Grimm & Co, National Trust, Red Velvet Baking Co, Sheffield Hallam Marketing and Eckington School.Field tripsWe offer a variety of ways for you to experience the subject beyond the classroom. These include theatre trips to see productions of key dramatic works studied on the course, as well as visits to a variety of museums, exhibitions, workshops, and screenings.Dissertation/major project

Throughout your third year, you have the opportunity to put into practice the skills you will have been acquiring in critical thinking, writing, and independent study by developing a research or writing project in an area of your choosing. Working under an academic supervisor, you will produce a study on a literary or linguistic topic or a project that showcases your creative work.

This will enable you to develop and demonstrate skills in time management, self-motivation, problem solving, and self-evaluation by planning and managing your project through to completion.

Networking opportunities

We run a number of events where you can perform and publish your work, such as our regular open mic nights. Our students also have the chance to get involved in Sheffield's annual literary festival Off the Shelf and engage with a range of local businesses and organisations. Our regular masterclass series also gives you chance to learn from guest writers.