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Studying English literature abroad

English literature degrees explore a wide range of historical and cultural texts written in the English language.

English literature as an academic subject studies literature that have been written in the English language. This will encompass texts from many different periods of history, and also texts that have been written with a variety of purposes, such as poetry, sonnets and novels, among others. Through your degree you will gain the skills and knowledge to interpret and analyse many different types of literature.

Graduates of a degree in English literature will have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. The skills gained throughout your degree will be transferable and applicable in a range of professional fields. Some careers you might consider include journalism, archiving, publishing, writing and content production.

Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Language and Linguistics Analysis
  • Writing through History
  • Creative Writing
  • Cultural Writing
  • Identities in Literature

All English Literature courses

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English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

University of Kent United Kingdom

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English Literature and Culture Master Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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English Literature MPhil, PhD

Swansea University United Kingdom

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BA (Hons) English Language and Literature BA

University of Nottingham Ningbo China China

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English Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture) Master Degree

Vilnius University Lithuania

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Linguistics and Literary Studies: English Master

University of Antwerp Belgium

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Comparative Literature MA

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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English Literature with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth United Kingdom

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English Literature MA

University of Nottingham United Kingdom

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English Literature and History BA (Hons)

Newcastle University United Kingdom

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Archaeology/English Literature MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow United Kingdom

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Doctorate (PhD) - English Literature Ph.D.

Concordia University Canada

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English Literature MA

Ulster University United Kingdom

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English Literature BA

John Cabot University Italy

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English Literature PhD

Lancaster University United Kingdom

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