In your first year, you’ll explore a wide range of local and global literature. You’ll study the relevance of Shakespeare to contemporary cultures, and develop essential skills in understanding and interpreting texts.In year two you will explore two core themes: literary responses to the environment, and literary transgression and rebellion. You will also deepen your knowledge of literary movements, eras and genres that interest you. You can do a project on a topic of your choosing, and can also do work-related learning, gaining valuable experience for life after your degree.In your final year, you’ll choose from a range of topics, allowing you to engage with leading insights and approaches in the field. You can also produce a project on a specialist area that most interests you, in the form of a dissertation or another format of your choosing, such as a video documentary, podcast or exhibition.