BA (Hons) English Literature in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University

English Studies offers not just a deep exploration of English literary heritage—spanning from Chaucer and Shakespeare to contemporary 20th and 21st-century works—but also includes diverse, innovative modules driven by research.

The curriculum blends classic literary topics with emerging fields, enhancing your analytical and conceptual skills through multiple critical perspectives. This approach sharpens your ability to construct compelling arguments and articulate ideas clearly, cultivating both specialized and versatile abilities.

You may opt to extend your three-year program to four years by adding a placement or study abroad opportunity.

The first year strengthens critical analysis skills from A-level studies, emphasizing close reading, literary form, and language's emotional impact while introducing advanced literary theories.

Second-year studies expand your engagement with diverse texts, periods, and critical methods, deepening your understanding of literary variety.

Your final year features a self-directed dissertation, allowing in-depth research on a chosen topic, culminating in a rigorous, well-supported academic work.