Study and enjoy some of the world's greatest literature, immerse yourself in a range of works from the Middle Ages to the present day. Expand your knowledge and understanding of cultural, historical and regional evolutions in literature with a flexible degree from the UK's leading creative university.

Assessment

All courses are assessed by an unseen written exam (except ‘Introduction to Creative Writing’, which is assessed by coursework). You also submit a formative piece of work for all Level 4 English courses.

Exams are held in May each year. You can sit these when you are ready at one of our 400 examination centres. A fee is payable to your local centre for hosting the exams.

Career opportunities

Studying English equips you with transferable skills that can be used in a wide range of contexts. You will be able to understand and analyse complex ideas and to present your ideas clearly and logically.

This will give you a sound basis for a career in areas such as teaching, research, advertising and marketing, media and journalism (including radio and television).