English Literature

Study English Literature at Liverpool and learn to understand why people write, who for, and what their texts mean. English literature is a great choice for avid readers. You'll do reading - lots of it - and delve into texts for deep analysis You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of literary forms, genres and themes, from the early medieval period to the present day.

You’ll learn to interpret literature from many perspectives: historical, sociological, political and more, making this course both intellectually challenging and rewarding. You’ll be taught by a staff including award-winning writers and four BBC ‘New Generation Thinkers’, on a course informed by original academic research. Students are taught in small groups for a collaborative and conversational experience.

Creative Writing modules are offered in years two and three. Take your university experience even further on a paid year-long industry placement, or spend a year abroad at a partner university or our China campus. English Literature students graduate with sought-after skills that apply to a wide range of careers, including journalism, arts and marketing.

This programme is available with an optionalyear in industry. If you choose this option, year three is spent on a paid placement within an organisation in industry, broadly defined. You will be supported by the School of the Arts and the Department throughout, and your reflexive written account of the experience will contribute towards your final degree result.

If you wish to study this programme with a year in industry, please put the option code ‘YI’ in the ‘further choices’ section of your UCAS application form. We are pleased to offertwo attainment scholarshipsper year to undergraduate students from the UK. The scholarship covers the entire UK tuition fee for both years two and three.

Awards will be made by the department at the end of year one, based on student performance.