BA (Hons) English Literature

Immerse yourself in the fascinating literature of diverse cultures, past and present.y diverse audiences. Go beyond books and immerse yourself in reading art, comics, film, marketing materials, music, social media, theatre, TV and video games. Study the literature you love with a personalised degree suited to your passions and interests. Enjoy huge module choice and the flexibility to study the areas you're most keen on. Interested in Shakespeare, Virginia Woolf or George Orwell Or in comics, video games, and interactive performance You can enjoy all of these topics and plenty more, with additional options to study modules in Creative Writing, Film Studies and Linguistics and Communication. Why study this course - Study literature from across the globe, spanning from some of the first works in English language to last year’s most exciting novels. - Explore your literary interests and passions with stimulating modules such as ‘Gender and Sexuality,' ‘Fantasy and Fandom,’ and ‘The Gothic.’ - Live and study in the city that raised and inspired writers from J.R.R. Tolkien to Benjamin Zephaniah. Birmingham values literature as much as you do, and is home to events like the Birmingham Literature Festival as well as the biggest public lending library in Europe. - Discover diverse career paths in areas such as the culture and media sectors with our exciting work placement opportunities. Top 15 for English in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2025 Top 30 for English Language and Literature in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025