English Literature - BA (Hons)

De Montfort University

Study an exciting and diverse range of literature from medieval classics to contemporary voices, exploring themes in Victorian and romantic literature, Shakespeare, postcolonial writing, film adaptation, and text technologies. You’ll explore how texts shape society, both past and present, building the confidence to express ideas clearly. You’ll also develop a range of transferable skills in critical and creative thinking, independent and collaborative working, increasing your employability upon graduation. Develop a range of transferable skills in critical and creative thinking, independent and collaborative working making you an extremely employable and sought-after graduate in the workplace. * Students feel very positive about our english literature lecturers, with their votes placing us 5th in UK for teaching on their course (NSS, 2025). * Explore print and digital technologies in our Centre for Textual Studies. Learn to use a hand printing press and gain practical training in programming language HTML. * Our vibrant writing community encourages collaboration, with guidance from internationally renowned academics and guest speakers, including past visitors such as novelist Kate Forsyth, poet Simon Armitage, screenwriter Andrew Davies, and poet Carol Ann Duffy. * Tailor your degree with a specialist route in Film Studies, History, Journalism, or Media, broadening your expertise and career options.