English Language and Literature BA (Hons)

Combine your passion for linguistics with your love of literature.

On this BA, you’ll explore the relationship between linguistic structure and its literary heritage – and how language operates in both society and literature. 

Our bold, forward-thinking curriculum allows you to study the transformative power of language. We offer a distinctive approach to a radical breadth of literary and non-literary language.There’s an emphasis on close reading, creative and critical writing, and a broad range of linguistic approaches. You’ll be taught by engaged and passionate tutors who will guide you through each year of your degree. Our cross-disciplinary approach will help you tailor your degree to what interests you most in language and literature.

You’ll be part of a close-knit community of staff and students who all support each other.