Study across the breadth of Classical and English Literature, from the plays, poems and speeches of antiquity to the vibrant literary culture of the 21st century. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to specialise in anything from medieval poetry to digital literary culture. Explore the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome and the cultures of Ancient Egypt, Western Asia and the Byzantine Empire. Work with a range of literary media including novels, poems, films and artworks. Gain a solid grounding in classical and modern literary works and choose which areas to delve into further study based on your interests. Take a specialist Shakespeare module and participate in a residential trip in Stratford-upon-Avon. Gain knowledge of an ancient language with an optional module in Classical Greek, Latin or Ancient Egyptian. You’ll be assessed in different ways to suit each module. At the start of a module, you’ll be told how and when you’ll be assessed. Methods will vary but may include coursework (e.g., essays), group or individual presentations and projects, exams, reports or computer-based assignments.