The BA (Hons) English degree course combines the creative and the critical, the personal and the social, the historical and the contemporary. In the School of English, you will be taught by respected academics and practitioners offering diverse modules in literary studies, linguistics, creative writing, and drama...
The BA (Hons) English degree course combines the creative and the critical, the personal and the social, the historical and the contemporary.
In the School of English, you will be taught by respected academics and practitioners offering a diverse range of modules in literary studies, linguistics, creative writing, and drama. Your degree will allow you to tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations with both a local and global outlook.
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?
English as a discipline continues to be relevant to the lives we lead and is central to a wide range of contemporary and social contexts. It is this fact on which the School has built its philosophy and approach to English as a subject, which has an interdisciplinary reach beyond its boundaries.
Identifying how language works in practice, engaging with multiple forms of communication, examining how language and literature engage with societies and cultures past and present, and the place of English in a global context, are all vital aspects in understanding how the discipline connects with the wider world, enabling you to focus on the production, interpretation, and negotiation of meaning and to understand the world from a variety of perspectives.
Whether you want to focus on exploring novels and short stories, learning how language works, crafting your creative writing, or examining scripts and performances, in this course you will develop diverse knowledge and versatile analytical and communication skills from the full range of English studies.
You will benefit from student-focused and research-informed teaching in a friendly and supportive learning environment where you will be taught by respected academics and expert practitioners who foster a community of experimentation, innovation, and inclusivity.
Our graduates are characterized by their extensive subject knowledge, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity, reflected in the skills and abilities that enable them to adapt to a wide range of career paths and employment opportunities.
The School is committed to contributing to the cultural life of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. We do this by working closely with partner colleges and schools, maintaining close links with cultural institutions such as the Birmingham and Midland Institute (BMI) and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG), and working with agencies such as Writing West Midlands. In all of this, we seek to widen participation and provide opportunities for the community to engage with the discipline and the University.
