On this course you can study a choice of two languages (French, German, or Spanish) alongside the history of English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day. In English literature you start with a basic overview of the subject and move towards choosing modules to suit your own interests.A range of modules give you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films. We are also a world leader in comics studies and offer modules that consider the relationship between graphic novels and canonical literature.We start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, moving on to historical surveys of literature. We then explore in more detail many of the periods, movements, and topics previously covered. The modules we offer throughout the degree reflect the diverse research specialisms of our staff.4 years Full Time