This unique single honours course focuses specifically on the intersection of language and literature. As well as having access to a range of literature and linguistics modules, you will study dedicated modules that explicitly explore the relationship between literature and language.This integrated degree brings together core modules from both language and literature. It is then your choice which areas of study you’d like to explore – everything from literary fiction, journalism, theatre, film, everyday conversation, adverts, digital writing, and poetry.In your final year, you take at least two specialist modules, working with staff on an area that is closely related to their own research and that continues to bring language and literature togetherThriving research culture - our School of English has one of the largest groups of researchers in the UK working in the area of language and literature, and their research informs the content of the modules you will study. Become an independent researcher - become highly skilled in research, critical thinking, written and verbal communication, presentation, and digital media creation. Learn to be a stronger communicator - develop your own writing, explore that of others, participate in group discussion and debate, and learn how to present your ideas to a range of different audiences. Enhance your learning with work placements - share your knowledge and develop the confidence and skills for graduate employment.Optional placement year,Study abroad