BA (Hons) English Literature and International Relations in Reading United Kingdom | University of Reading

The BA in English and International Relations offers a multidimensional exploration of global issues through literary and political lenses. Students engage with critical world challenges as portrayed in literature and examined through the specialized field of International Relations.

Within English literature courses, you'll delve deeper into familiar authors and genres—from Shakespearean tragedies to Gothic tales, Dickensian narratives to Plath and Beckett's works. The program also introduces lesser-known literary domains, spanning children's literature, publishing studies, and book history. Our faculty's research expertise ranges from medieval poetry to modern American novels. As you advance, module options grow more specialized: you might examine manuscripts in archives or explore literature's societal role in courses like Class Matters. All department members, from junior lecturers to senior professors, teach across all levels, ensuring you benefit from their collective knowledge while participating in ongoing academic discussions that extend beyond the classroom.