English BA(Hons)

From Milton to McEwan, you’ll explore writing connections between countries and across time. You'll learn about literature's involvement in dissent, social change, censorship, the environment, and commercial areas like publishing and literary festivals.

You’ll gain a deep understanding of how the written word functions - through history and into the digital age. So you can graduate with an in-depth knowledge of literature, how it shapes the world, and its place in the creative economy.

Have the opportunity to attend and participate in literary festivals, such as the Cornwall Contemporary Poetry Festival.
You’ll be immersed in literary culture and learn about the professional contexts of writing, from small presses to the impact of digital technologies, and explore the role of literature in today’s creative economy.

104 - 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications like A-Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma, or a Foundation Diploma.