English Courses - Undergraduate

English Language student Rebecca Hodge sits on a balcony overlooking a screen with a small pile of books placed next to her.

Build on your love of language and literature by exploring English across different cultures, societies and historical periods. With the latest ideas from our expert researchers, and the real-life application on field trips and work-related projects, you’ll discover how you can help solve some of society’s biggest challenges.

Language and literature are powerful forces in the world. At Edge Hill, you’ll be taught by subject experts. You’ll meet visiting speakers and resident writers. And you’ll work alongside creative and curious students who share your passion.

Interested in English Language? Explore how language is used and how it is changing through a range of popular topics like forensic linguistics, language, gender and sexuality or historical linguistics.

If you love reading, thinking and debating, an English Literature degree is your chance to build your skills and discuss big ideas. From Shakespeare’s global impact to contemporary children’s literature, examine how authors imagine different worlds.

If you share an equal love of literature and language, then get the best of both worlds on our BA (Hons) English programme.

Career skills are embedded throughout all courses. So, wherever you want to work, whether it’s journalism, publishing or the charity sector, we’ll help you get there.

Our exciting calendar of events brings the subject to life. Listen to visiting speakers, watch performances and discover the latest research happening at Edge Hill and beyond. The result? We were ranked 1st in the North West for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2022).
Visit and even work with external organisations, from the Royal Shakespeare Company to Manchester Crown Court, to see where your skills can be put to use. Past students are working in areas like speech therapy, journalism and publishing, with 94.9% employed or studying approximately 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2017/18).
Our lecturers are experts in their subject, authoring books and articles and speaking at conferences all over the world.

Courses

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Creative Writing and English Literature

BA (Hons)

Gain insights into publishing, broadcasting and writing while immersing yourself in literature covering a range of periods, topics and genres and applying your critical reading skills to writing practice.

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UCAS Code:	QW38
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Education and English

BA (Hons)

Explore the modes, methods and purposes of education across all age phases while enhancing your knowledge of the expressive resources of English language and gaining a critical appreciation of literary texts.

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UCAS Code:	QX13
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English

BA (Hons)

Explore the major aspects of English language, including its relationship with society, while also immersing yourself in literature covering a range of periods, topics and genres.

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UCAS Code:	Q301
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Language

BA (Hons)

Become a specialist in English language, receiving a firm grounding in its structure, sounds and variants, with the opportunity to focus on areas such as child language development, psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics.

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UCAS Code:	Q140
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Language with Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

Develop your knowledge of English across a wide range of topics as you explore the boundaries of your own creativity, gain insights into writing, immerse yourself in reading and acquire a key set of communication skills.

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UCAS Code:	Q1W8
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Literature

BA (Hons)

Feed your passion for literature and cultivate independent thinking as you discover works covering a range of periods, topics and genres, from Romantic and Renaissance drama to contemporary American fiction.

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UCAS Code:	Q200
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Literature and History

BA (Hons)

Explore culture and society from a range of literary and historical perspectives as you immerse yourself in literature covering a range of periods, topics and genres and study modern history from across the globe.

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UCAS Code:	QV3D
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Literature with Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

Discover literature covering a range of periods, topics and genres while gaining insight into fiction, poetry and short stories as you apply your critical reading skills to writing practice.

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UCAS Code:	Q2W9
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Creative Writing and English Literature	BA (Hons)	QW38
Education and English	BA (Hons)	QX13
English	BA (Hons)	Q301
English Language	BA (Hons)	Q140
English Language with Creative Writing	BA (Hons)	Q1W8
English Literature	BA (Hons)	Q200
English Literature and History	BA (Hons)	QV3D
English Literature with Creative Writing	BA (Hons)	Q2W9

Secondary English Education with QTS

BA (Hons)

Become a specialist in English and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status on a degree that includes extensive time in school and enhances your subject knowledge from Modernist literature to psycholinguistics.

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UCAS Code:	XQ1J (2 Years) or XQ13 (3 Years)
Course Length:	2-3 Years Full-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Secondary English Education with QTS	BA (Hons)	XQ1J (2 Years) or XQ13 (3 Years)

Student Views

At A-Level you have to tick certain boxes to achieve good marks, but here you’re encouraged to develop your own personal writing style.

Rebecca Hodge

BA (Hons) English Language

My advice would be: don’t let fear stop you from taking all the opportunities you can. You’re probably more capable than you think you are.

Lucy Barrett

BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature

Edge Hill offers constant support for students no matter what the problem is, which is something I found very helpful in my first year.

Alice Featherstone

BA (Hons) Education and English

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Facilities

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The Department of English, History and Creative Writing is based in the Main Building at the centre of the campus, near the £26m Catalyst building which includes the University library.

A prime example of 1930s architecture, the Main Building has undergone extensive refurbishment to combine a traditional setting with modern facilities, including the £15m Student Hub.

The building includes lecture theatres, seminar and tutorial rooms, which are ideal for group discussions and one-to-one tuition, as well as IT resources and social learning spaces.

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Open Days and Virtual Events

A prospective English Literature student and her mum speak with members of the programme team during an open day. If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into the student experience is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day.

You can tour the campus, including the halls of residence, with a student guide. There will also be opportunities to attend presentations and view subject facilities.

Alternatively, our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including English, through a series of online activities.

Book your place at an open day

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