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Undergraduate courses
English Literature
Explore the power of the written word
Discover our English Literature courses here, or find out more at an Open Day.
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Become a sophisticated reader and critic, engage with different genres and discover how words can shape the world we live in.
Studying a literature course can lead to many different career paths including publishing, teaching, public services, editing and copywriting, journalism and marketing.
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English Literature students responded with a 100% positivity score for how good teaching staff are at explaining things. (National Student Survey 2023)
Courses
English Literature BA (Hons)
Words matter. That's our philosophy. We believe that reading literature from times, places and lives that are different from our own provides a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. On this degree you will explore texts...
Creative Writing and English Literature BA (Hons)
Explore writing from around the world, from different eras and from both classic texts and underrepresented voices. Let your extensive reading and literary analysis inspire your own original writing as you come to appreciate the power of the written...
English Literature and Film Studies BA (Hons)
Study film and literature together to take an in-depth, varied look at how the stories we tell shape who we are and how we think. Gain new perspectives on these art forms and the world they depict by engaging with many different styles, genres...
English Literature and History BA (Hons)
Literature and History often inform and interact with each other, offering different perspectives on the events of the past and the people behind them. Studied together these subjects will give you a deeper understanding of people, the world around...
English Literature and Religion BA (Hons)
Both of these subjects develop vital skills in empathy, evaluating arguments and independent thinking. Through the study of both Religion and Literature you will engage with a wide spectrum of different viewpoints, perceptions and experiences...
Media and English Literature BA (Hons)
This Joint Honours degree lets you explore many different forms of media text. You will read different styles, genres and voices in literature. At the same time you will engage with diverse forms of media; from film and television to advertising and...
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English Literature students responded with a 100% positivity score for how often the course is intellectually stimulating. (National Student Survey 2023)
Pass it on podcast
The English Literature team have a regular podcast called Pass it On, all about the exciting research projects we are working on.
You can also hear from current English Literature students on the student-run Dog-Eared: A Literature(ish) Podcast.
York Literature Festival
Each year we host and present inspiring literature events as part of York Literature Festival. Get involved in writing workshops, student showcases, author talks and publishers' conferences.
Employability skills
At York St John University we do everything we can to help you graduate into a great career. Throughout your degree you will be planning for your future career and thinking about how the skills you develop with us can help you reach those goals. We will provide opportunities for you to gain experience in project management, working together to develop, plan and execute a major project.
There are also industry workplace placements which you can take advantage of to get some valuable experience while you study. You will also hear from guest speakers who will introduce you to their industry, including publishing, research, teaching, marketing and journalism.
