Our English degree looks to expand your understanding of what the subject is about through encounters with literary and non-literary texts. You’ll explore how English is used in theatre, poetry, professional and everyday conversations, media texts, non-verbal communication, your own writing, and, of course, novels. Your studies will also integrate language and writing alongside literature. You’ll develop skills in each of these areas and have the opportunity to create and pursue your own path that combines language, literature, and creative writing or focuses on two specifically.

Apply your theoretical and practical skills

Throughout your studies you’ll have plenty of opportunities to put your skills into practice. As part of your studies you’ll produce your own texts in a range of different styles, engage in critical and theoretical debates, explore the work of others, and develop your own investigations.

You can participate in a range of extracurricular activities, including (virtual) West End performances, library and gallery visits, the student-run North London Story Festival and the UK Linguistics Olympiad.

A whole host of different career paths are available after you graduate with a BA in English, as the excellent critical, communication, and creative skills gained on the course are in high demand with many employers. You’ll be able to join fields like publishing, advertising, civil service, politics, plus many more. Many graduates go on to do a PGCE in primary or secondary education with many becoming teachers.

Get the support you need

We know sometimes you’ll need assistance and support when it comes to your studies. During your time with us you will get assistance from a Personal Tutor. If you require a little extra help, we have Student Learning Assistants and Graduate Academic Assistants on hand to help.

The excellent professional communication, critical and creative skills of English graduates are highly valued by all employers in the private and public sector. This course will leave you ideally placed for a range of employment opportunities in:

• Teaching
• Copywriting
• Creative writing
• Publishing
• Marketing, branding, advertising, PR
• Journalism
• Creative industries
• Civil service

Our recent graduates have forged successful careers in:

• Primary, secondary and further education
• English language teaching
• Speech therapy
• Advertising
• Politics
• Financial services
• HR and recruitment
• Business development planning