Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English with Business Studies (Placement Year) (QN31)

Loughborough University's English with Business Studies Bachelor of Arts (Honours) course has been specifically designed for those who are passionate about language and literature, and also wish to learn the theory behind setting up and running a business. Needless to say, the program is a great opportunity for those who are interested in setting up and running their own company in the creative industries.

For the English part of the course, students will have the opportunity to study modules in language, poetry, literary theory, creative writing, and literature from the Renaissance period to the 21st century. The department's tutors are recognized for their expertise in areas such as contemporary texts and theory, culture and communication, creative writing, and literature from the 16th century to the present day. Their knowledge of subject areas and enthusiasm for their research and teaching make this a vibrant and supportive place for students to study in, and to learn transferable skills for their future employment.

Whilst each discipline has its distinctive subjects and approaches, students will discover productive connections and overlaps between them. The English component of the English with Business Studies degree will allow students to construct a course covering literature and language within a broad range of fields and approaches, providing a stimulating environment for their degree work. The modules on the English with Business Studies degree are grown from the current research interests and publications of the department's academic staff, making it possible for students to study the latest thinking in areas as diverse as the staging of Shakespeare, film studies, the analysis of poetry, contemporary literature, and American culture. There are also modules in creative writing, with tuition across the discipline, enhanced by teaching from visiting professional authors and independent publishers.

The business component of the course will start by introducing students to the key areas of business, focusing on commercial law, structure and organization, and management of human resources. As students progress, they will have the opportunity to expand their understanding by undertaking specialist modules in human resource management, finance, marketing, strategic management, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills.