English Literature

Course summary

What will I study? Love through the ages: One Shakespearean play, one prose text and a collection of poetry. Texts in shared contexts: study of texts from modern times across prose, poetry and drama. Independent critical study: texts across time, coursework essay exploring two texts of own choice. Career paths: Education: teaching in schools and colleges or abroad. Media: journalism and publishing. Information services such as librarians and archivists. English Literature is a useful foundation subject for careers in areas such as Law, Retail, Civil Service and other public sector professions.