BA Humanities (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) English Literature in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin

Are you interested in delving into literary theories and structures, forging innovative links between ideas across diverse cultures, historical eras, genres, and media formats while honing your critical analysis and reasoning abilities to an exceptional standard? Would you appreciate learning alongside renowned scholars and educators while crafting your own distinctive research initiative? If these aspirations resonate with you, the BA Humanities in English Literature program could be your ideal academic path.

Your studies will encompass works spanning from Old English, medieval, and Renaissance literature to nineteenth-century classics and contemporary twenty-first century writings – texts that transcend geographical borders, encompassing British, Irish, American, and global literary traditions across various forms. You'll investigate how literature is created, valued, and influential – examining how poetry, fiction, and theatrical works emerge, evolve, and are interpreted within specific historical and cultural frameworks. You'll discover how literary interpretations transform and revitalize across different periods and regions.

Program Duration:
4 Years
Average Class Size:
22