English Literature degrees in All England

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London Metropolitan University

2 english-literature courses LONDON
WUSCA ranking: 79th
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Basically london met is full of diversity. People from different countries & culture are here. So it feels very nice! The improvement should be on income collection team, they are very unprofessional.

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Creative Writing and English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Poetic Form and Genre
  • Romantics to Victorians
  • Theatre and Performance: History and Craft
  • Writer's World
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  • Poetic Form and Genre
  • Romantics to Victorians
  • Theatre and Performance: History and Craft
  • Writer's World
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Leeds Beckett University

2 english-literature courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 85th
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WUSCA ranking: 29th
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Leeds Beckett is situated in a great location. Firstly city campus is situated around 10-15 minutes walk from the city centre meaning if you are in first year student halls this is very convenient as many of them are right in the city. Furthermore if you are at Headingley campus you able to hop on the free shuttle to the city centre or if your living in the Carnegie halls, then this is right on your doorstep. Otherwise you are 10 minutes walk from Headingley centre and around 20-25 minutes from Hyde Park which is where many 2nd year and 3rd year students live in student houses. Leeds Beckett has a variety of courses and a great selection of staff on each course, meaning you interact with different lecturers and leaders. Moreover, the societies and student events mean socialising is encouraged and can lead you to make unforgettable memories and lifelong friends. I would say this is probably the best uni for someone to attend due to the close knit community that is created by Leeds Beckett and its location as it is an easy city to find your way round and it very quickly becomes a home away from home that you will be sad to leave.

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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Adaptation: Textual Afterlives
  • Contemporary Literary Studies
  • Poetry
  • Shakespearean Drama
  • Short Stories
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English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Adaptation: Literary Afterlives
  • Contemporary Literary Studies
  • Poetry
  • Short Stories
  • Writers' Workshop 1
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University of Gloucestershire

4 english-literature courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 92nd
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WUSCA ranking: 85th
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My university experience has been very positive overall. The teaching staff are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely supportive, which makes a big difference academically and personally. The course content is engaging and relevant, with a good balance between theory and practical application. I’ve also really valued the sense of community — there are plenty of societies, events, and opportunities to meet people from diverse backgrounds, making it a welcoming and inclusive place to study. The campus facilities and resources, particularly the library and online learning platforms, have been extremely helpful.

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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Children's Literature
  • Foundations of Drama
  • Myth and Folk Tales
  • Reading and Studying English
  • Structure of English
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Birkbeck, University of London

2 english-literature courses LONDON
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All staff in university is eager to help you with any kind of questions or problems. At lectures teachers are really engaging and supportive. You never notice how quick time flies during lectures. Especially, before any assignments you are given every detail about it, so you are well prepared and not scared at all. Birkbeck suggests a lot of opportunities for busy social life, where you can meet lots of enthusiastic people, and opportunities for future career such as additional workshops, professional guests, etc. I love being a part of this community!

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Creative Writing and English - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Doing English
  • Independent Reading Portfolio: The Short Story
  • Introduction to Drama
  • Introduction to Poetry
  • Introduction to Screenwriting
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  • Doing English
  • Independent Reading Portfolio: The Short Story
  • Introduction to Drama
  • Introduction to Poetry
  • Introduction to Screenwriting
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University of Sunderland

2 english-literature courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 69th
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WUSCA ranking: 40th
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One of the best parts of my university experience has been the supportive learning environment. The lecturers are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in student success. The course content is well structured and relevant to real-world applications, which has helped me build practical skills alongside academic knowledge. Access to online learning resources and flexible study options has also made it easier to balance studies with other commitments. Overall, the university provides a diverse and inclusive community that makes it a great place to learn and grow. Some modules could benefit from quicker feedback on assignments, as timely feedback is important for improvement. Additionally, increasing opportunities for hands-on projects, industry engagement, and career guidance would further enhance the student experience.

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Year 1
  • Business of Writing: Editing and Publishing
  • Mini Project
  • Reading and Literature
  • Regional Writing: Language
  • The Fundamentals of English Language Study
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Bath Spa University

13 english-literature courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 36th
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The campus is absolutely gorgeous! A wonderful mix of old and new, castles and modern buildings. Reserving rooms encourages students to get out of their rooms and study anywhere on campus, from the top of the castle tower, to the communal "pods" at Commons. The Student Union building has a bar and a small shop, and activities going on almost every day. Karaoke every other Saturday is one of my favourites. Close enough to the city of Bath for easy access, while still having the feeling of a university town. Lots of student discounts and student bars/clubs in town, as the University of Bath is also nearby. Interesting classes, lovely lecturers and guest lecturers, and proper assessments. Few, if not none, tests, allowing for those who do not thrive with simple memorization to show off how they learn. The diversity of students encourages the broadening of your own world view. A wide range of courses, allowing for study into incredibly specific topics. The main issue with the university is the wait time for wellbeing appointments, as it can take up to four months to even get a foot in the door. This means that if you do need help, it is very difficult to achieve. Also, while it isn't the university's fault, it is important to know that the First Bus system is not very reliable, so if you have a job in town, it is quite nerve-wracking.

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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Narratives of Belonging
  • Parallel Texts
  • Romance and Revolution
  • Thinking Together: Humanities in the 21st Century
  • Voices in Conversation
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Drama and English Literature - BA (Hons)
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  • Building the Ensemble
  • Contemporary Theatre
  • Introduction to Theatre Production
  • Investigating Theatre and Performance
  • Musical Theatre History
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Manchester Metropolitan University

3 english-literature courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 39th
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WUSCA ranking: 76th
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I think how central the university is in the city allows us to have so many opportunities which is a big positive about studying here how many opportunities they give us for work experience volunteering etc

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English and American Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Approaches to American Literature 1
  • Approaches to American Literature 2
  • Approaches to Drama
  • Approaches to Poetry
  • Metropolis 1: Reading Manchester
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English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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  • Approaches to Narrative 1
  • Approaches to Narrative 2
  • Language and Technique
  • Metropolis 1: Reading Manchester
  • Metropolis 2: Writing Worlds
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University of Greenwich

4 english-literature courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 81st
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WUSCA ranking: 44th
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The campus is beautiful and the location is very appealing. The best aspect of my uni experience is the study abroad programme where uni gave me the opportunity to go to other countries I never thought I’d go to and experience their culture, norms, values and of course try to new traditional food. This helped me grow in confidence as it push me out of my comfort zone. Uni could be improved if it had more work experience opportunities related to the degree I am studying

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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Case Studies in Short Fiction
  • Literary Forms of Representation
  • The Canon: A Short History of Western Literature
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  • Critical Contexts for Performance
  • Documentary Theatre
  • Literary Forms of Representation
  • The Canon: A Short History of Western Literature
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University of Reading

10 english-literature courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 33rd
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Uni of Reading has a really nice campus with plenty of green space and is in a nice area of Reading that is a short walk to town, student housing is also right next to campus so easy to do for second and third year. Has a really nice library thats great for getting work done and Wednesday night union on campus is great. Accommodation on and off campus is very expensive however and in general student life is more expensive here that at other unis.

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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Genre and Context
  • Poetry in English
  • Research and Criticism
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Year 1
  • Ancient Song
  • Genre and Context
  • Poetry in English
  • Research and Criticism
  • Texts, Readers, and Writers
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Brunel University of London

1 english-literature courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 80th
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WUSCA ranking: 65th
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The university often hold different types of activities for students to participate, which allows students to get together and meet more new friends. Also, it is convenient to have a Costcutter on campus and a LIdl within a 10 min walking distance. Meanwhile if student needs help and went to the student hub, it often take a long time for queuing up to seek help.

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English Literature MA
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Year 1
  • EN5601 - Reading, Research and Writing
  • EN5602 - Postmillennial Literature
  • EN5603 - A Literary Decade
  • EN5604 - Author(s) Study
  • EN5605 - Dissertation
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