English

On this course, you’ll immerse yourself in the depth and breadth of everything English has to offer – from both classic and contemporary masterpieces of English literature to the evolution of English itself, from its Anglo-Saxon roots to its status as a global language.

If you’re inspired by the power of stories, our literature offerings cover everything from Shakespeare to the latest experimental fiction. You can also choose from fascinating topics such as child language acquisition or language variation and change, to explore aspects of language and communication.

Keen to create your own novel, screenplay, or video game script? You can experiment with creative writing in modules such as Writing Beyond the Page.

Why Study English BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
From Year 2, optional modules allow you to match your own changing interests as you progress through your studies.

You’ll enjoy a range of exciting field trips; past trips have included the Bronte Parsonage, The British Library and Shakespeare's Globe in London. Students can also get involved in annual events at the Huddersfield Literature Festival.

Boost your career prospects, too, by undertaking a work placement year in the UK or abroad. If you’re a prospective teacher, this course also covers the full breadth of English in the National Curriculum.

On the course, you’ll develop skills including:
• critical thinking
• researching
• creative problem solving
• communication.

On an English degree specifically, you’ll be honing skills in marketing, copywriting, SEO, journalism, and social media†. You could also choose teaching or law as a viable career path.

If you’re interested in English and English literature, language, creative writing or more, this course will more than satisfy your interests.

†Source: Lightcast.

Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Year 1 modules include:
• Critical Thinking
• Introduction to English Language
• Introduction to English Literature
• Introduction to Creative Writing

For the full range of modules and descriptions, visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

Your learning will develop through lectures and seminars on authors and genres. You’ll also take part in workshops, where you might learn how to write better essays, produce a digital artefact, or design a research project.

Assessment is based on both written and practical work, including examinations, essays, presentations, posters, research projects and screencasts.

Your module specification/course handbook provides full assessment criteria details.