English Literature BA(Hons): Course features

What this course offers you

Rhiannon Lewis talks about the English Literature BA(Hons) course and the benefits of studying at degree level.

The English Literature course at Kingston engages with a wide range of literature from Chaucer to the present day.
Our individual and collective approach encourages active, in-depth learning.
The course combines broad-based coverage with specialist options and opportunities for independent study.
Teaching in the English Literature field was rated as 'excellent' in the last national assessment exercise.
The teaching staff is enthusiastic and highly committed to the subject. All are involved in research and publication.
A Peer-Assisted Learning Scheme supports first-year students in their transition to higher education and offers opportunities for leadership training for final-year students.
Outside speakers are brought in for special events.
Language tuition and the opportunity to go on an international exchange are available.
A wide range of careers opportunities are available, including:
- IT;
- law (via a conversion course);
- leisure and tourism;
- management or marketing;
- media or publishing;
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language); and
- some students become writers or arts administrators.
Many students take postgraduate teacher training or Masters courses, while others go on to study for a PhD.