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The BA English program provides an exceptional selection of modules spanning centuries, cultures, and literary traditions. With over 40 course options exploring English, American, and world literature across a millennium, Royal Holloway's English department offers remarkable breadth, enabling you to cultivate your interests, engage with contemporary theories, and optionally develop your creative writing skills.
This adaptable program fosters intellectual exploration. Our faculty specializes in all significant literary eras, exposing you to unfamiliar literary landscapes and fresh perspectives on known works - from Arthurian legends to modern writings addressing global issues like migration and climate change. Crucially, you'll find your unique voice as a writer in an environment that prizes original thinking and creative scholarship. We take pride in our teaching approach, featuring small seminar groups, a specialized transition program for new students, and personalized support throughout your studies. Our goal is your academic achievement, personal growth, and overall wellbeing.
Duration: 3 years full time