Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - English (Q300)

Program Description Study English literature from Shakespeare to contemporary popular culture, via classic works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Students will learn about these texts in their cultural-historical contexts and within wider theoretical frameworks, considering the ways they function in society. Students will study English within exciting interdisciplinary contexts and benefit from the wide range of subject expertise within the English subject group. Edinburgh is a vibrant city with a rich literary heritage, offering an excellent learning environment and lots of world-leading cultural events, such as the International Book Festival. Students may also have the opportunity to study abroad through the exchange programmes. The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or take a work placement in industry. This qualification will prepare students for a career in a number of areas of the cultural and creative industries and beyond.