| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | GBP 0 per year | GBP 0 per year |
Overview
If you want a future with fewer limits, this is the degree for you. When you study English Literature at Portsmouth, you'll also explore history and politics, society and culture, human relationships and identities, and how we choose to live. And you’re doing it in a city steeped in lively literature, from Charles Dickens to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
You’ll explore complex, challenging issues – from masculinity to the Holocaust. You’ll learn the skills to critically analyse the purpose, truth and impact of any written text. You’ll also develop the skills to produce your own writing and presentations, so you can communicate original ideas in ways that engage and influence readers.
The combination of creative thinking and rigorous analysis you develop will make you a compelling candidate for all kinds of jobs – from marketing to museums, and journalism to publishing.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
Why study English literature? There are many reasons, but one of the best things about an English literature degree is that it draws on many diverse skills and ways of thinking critically.
This makes English literature one of the most versatile subjects you can study, creating a wealth of career opportunities.
This English literature degree will set you up to pursue careers in fields where communication and critical thinking matter. We outline some of these below, but employers in many more industries recognise the value of the transferable skills you’ll gain by choosing to study English literature. Your CV will demonstrate:
Take a look at our blog to find out more about the jobs you can get with an English literature degree.
What areas can you work in with an English literature degree?
After the course, you could work in areas such as:
You could also study at postgraduate level.
Graduate destinations
Roles our previous English literature graduates have gone onto include:
Placement year (optional)
After your second or third year of study, you can choose to do a paid work placement year in the UK or overseas. This lets you put your new skills to work while developing valuable links with employers.
It’s fantastic for your CV and will really help you stand out when applying for jobs after graduation.
We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. Mentoring and support throughout your placement will help you to get the most from the experience.
Previous students have secured placement positions at organisations such as:
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
Studying abroad
You can choose take part in a study abroad experience with one of our partner universities:
You could also secure funding from the Turing Scheme to study abroad at one of our partner universities.
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104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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