BA (Hons) English Literature with a Placement Year

Do you feel excited when you see the words ‘Chapter One’? Do you want to discover how storytelling has shaped the world from ancient times to today? Are you ready to express your ideas with confidence, creativity, and originality?

Then join our BA English Literature with a Placement Year degree at UEA in the beautiful and historic city of Norwich, famous as the City of Stories. Based in UEA’s renowned School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing, this course offers exceptional flexibility, giving you the freedom to follow your own literary interests. You’ll gain a strong foundation in writing from across periods, cultures, and genres.

Our expert tutors bring a wide range of specialisms from medieval literature to contemporary fiction and will support you in deepening your understanding of the authors and books you already love, while inspiring you to discover new voices and texts you’ve yet to encounter. Our modules are assessed entirely through coursework and our passionate and knowledgeable lecturers will support you in honing your critical writing and analytical skills. In seminars, you’ll take part in engaging and supportive group discussions, while guided learning exercises outside the classroom will support your studies.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain a fresh and confident understanding of how to work with words – both your own and those of others. In year three, you’ll also spend between 9-12 months on a placement, gaining invaluable work experience and real-wo