English Literature with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

This course is offered as a degree with foundation year - a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.On this course there is no limit to your imagination. As a member of Roehampton’s diverse and passionate community of readers, writers and thinkers, you will have the opportunity ... READ MORE

This course is offered as a degree with foundation year - a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.On this course there is no limit to your imagination. As a member of Roehampton’s diverse and passionate community of readers, writers and thinkers, you will have the opportunity to:Encounter exciting texts and writers from around the globeExperience multicultural London through modern fiction, film, and televisionUncover ideas about gender and sexuality in Romantic, Gothic, and Victorian novelsFind out about how Black writers have challenged the status quoFind out what Shakespeare's plays can tell us about 21st-century politicsDelve into the history and future of children's literatureDebate new, cutting edge, research in areas like environmental studies, performance, and digital mediaGet hands-on experience with our in-house publisher, Fincham Press.Our modules don't just teach you about literature, they help prepare you for life after university, and a successful career. In small groups, and in lectures, you will develop the ability to analyse ideas in depth, challenge stereotypes and clichés, and engage confidently in debate.You will become a sophisticated reader capable of finding hidden meanings in different kinds of texts, from epic poetry to national advertising campaigns and popular TV shows. You will also refine your professional writing skills, and become adept at switching your style to suit different contexts.Your teachers at Roehampton will be there every step of the way. We are experts in our fields, and passionate about teaching. We consider it a privilege to help you through your learning journey. And given our size, and personalised teaching, you won’t be lost in a crowd!Key benefits of the BA English Literature programme:We are ranked number 1 in London for student satisfactionWe are ranked 8th in the UK for graduate salariesYou will have the opportunity to take a work placement module or choose to spend a full year out in industryWe have a warm and friendly community, with personalised teachingA focus on literature’s relationship to the wider world, making it meaningful outside of the classroomUnique links with literary London, so you can get involved with literary festivals, theatre productions, and cultural organizations during your time with usYou'll be taught by staff members who are published academics and leading experts in their subjectsSkills development in research, problem solving, digital creation, linguistics, community project management, and copywriting