BA English Language and Literature
Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL
About this course
BA in English Language and Literature, an English degree spanning writing from Anglo-Saxon origins to the present day. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a dissertation and offers a specialist pathway in Medieval Literature and Language alongside the main route. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Introduction to English language and literature, Early medieval literature, 650–1350, Literature in English, 1830–1910, and Literature in English, 1910–present day. The second year extends literary history across multiple periods through modules including Literature in English, 1350–1550, Literature in English, 1550–1660, Literature in English, 1660–1760, and Literature in English, 1760–1830. The final year involves advanced study and independent research through modules such as Shakespeare, The material text or Shakespeare (choice of option), Special options paper, and Dissertation.
Modules
- Introduction to English language and literature
- Early medieval literature, 650–1350
- Literature in English, 1830–1910
- Literature in English, 1910–present day
- Literature in English, 1350–1550
- Literature in English, 1550–1660
- Literature in English, 1660–1760
- Literature in English, 1760–1830
- Literature in English, 650–1100
- Medieval English and related literatures 1066–1550
- The history of the English language to c 1800
- Shakespeare (may also be studied in Year 2)
- The material text or Shakespeare (choice of option)
- Special options paper
- Dissertation