English Literature with German BA (Hons)

Why choose this course
We’re one of the UK’s leading universities for literature and languages, with our modern languages and linguistics courses ranked in the UK top 10 by the Guardian University Guide 2020. Our courses are also ranked in the top 10 for creative writing in The Complete University Guide 2020 and in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

We conduct challenging, forward-thinking teaching and research. Our BA English Literature with German course is innovative and interdisciplinary, allowing you to develop a high level of literacy, linguistic and cultural competence.

What you will study
The English literature part of this course covers a range of literary periods, authors, genres and theories. You’ll analyze classic works, as well as innovative texts and genres, such as travel writing, nineteenth-century theatre, and beat writing.

The foreign language component is taught almost exclusively in German, giving you high-level language training. You’ll spend your third year on placement in a country where German is spoken, giving you the opportunity to study English literature at one of our partner institutions across Europe and/ or work in one of the many companies with which we have links.

The two elements of this course complement one another and enhance your learning, giving you unique insights into language, literature, and culture.

Study Option:- BA (Hons) UCAS: QR33 (3 years) 
                          BA (Hons) UCAS: QR34 (4 years with professional training) (Fees Professional training £1,850)