BA (Hons) English Literature with professional training year in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

The School of Literature and Languages employs cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary techniques to explore literary works throughout history while utilizing engaging, hands-on language instruction methods. Our BA (Hons) English Literature program examines how literature functions across different eras, cultures, and global settings, revealing insights about our modern world and its connections to visual arts, gender studies, history, politics, and sociology. Learn from a diverse team of published scholars and writers who bring fresh interpretations to texts. Our acclaimed Professional Training Placements equip students for professional careers.

In our BA (Hons) English Literature program, you'll analyze significant literary works, exploring both modern masterpieces and timeless classics across various genres and global traditions. The curriculum exposes you to stimulating critical theories and analytical frameworks. You'll examine diverse viewpoints including postcolonial theory, psychoanalytic criticism, and feminist studies to deepen your literary appreciation. Customize your studies through specialized electives covering historical periods from Renaissance to contemporary works, and thematic focuses ranging from children's literature to American novels.