English Language and Literature BA (Hons)

Course at a Glance Year 1

In your first year, modules provide you with a good overview of Literature which will support your learning throughout your degree – you also have the opportunity to take an elective in another subject.

• EN1215 Reading Texts: Literary Theory (20 credits) 
• LG1220 English Language Workshop (20 credits) 
• EN1217 Introduction to Renaissance Literature (20 credits)
• LG1200 Introduction to English Syntax & Phonology
• LG1102 Introduction to English Language and Linguistics 
• And an elective from our extensive catalogue

Year 2

In your second year, you take compulsory modules – you can select from options in Literature, and also take an elective module from another subject. In your second year you also participate in a project-based module, to develop and enhance your employability skills:

• EN2904 Comparative Literature (20 Credits)
• LG2200 The English Language Workshop II

Either/or

• EN2128 Restoration to Revolution: Literary Culture 1660-1789 (20 Credits)
• EN2129 Literature of the Long Nineteenth Century (20 Credits)
• You’ll also take an additional module from our suite of options
• And an elective from another subject

Year 3

In your third year, there is greater flexibility for you to select options, in addition to the compulsory modules which you will need in order to complete the single honours programme.

Compulsory modules are:

• EN3992 English Literature Dissertation (40 Credits)
  OR
  LG3992 English Language Dissertation (40 credits)
• EN3005 Modern and Contemporary Literature (20 Credits)

And you also take an additional 60 credits (generally three modules of 20 credits each) from our suite of options.