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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
BA English Literature and German will enable you to explore a wide range of texts dating from a variety of periods. You will also develop a firm grounding in the German language, and the opportunity to explore German culture, linguistics, history and literature. You will be equipped with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in a German-speaking environment. English Literature You will explore more than 1,000 years of literature and culture: from medieval romance to the postcolonial and postmodern. You can specialise in English Literature, American, Irish and post-colonial literatures, cultural theory, creative writing and film. You will engage with a range of literary/non-literary genres including film, music and texts, from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. Benefit from our research activity in English and American Studies, with more than 12 active research groups ranging from Anglo Saxon literature to 21 st century writing and film. Enjoy creative writing course unit options in your second and third years of study.