English Multidiscipline

BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline is a degree that is unique to the University of Salford: designed to meet the professional and social challenges of today, this innovative programme allows you to craft your own route through English by making possible the combined study of two subjects from English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing, and Drama.

As a part of BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline, you can choose to combine your academic, professional, and creative interests in the following ways:

English Literature and Creative Writing
English Language and Creative Writing
English Language and English Literature
Drama and Creative Writing
English Language and Drama
English Literature and Drama

By studying BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline, you will develop a varied skillset through the study of two related subject areas, and you will be encouraged to explore these subjects within a department that values and celebrates the intersections between English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing, and Drama. You will also become part of The Northern School of Writing at Salford, a community of students, writers and researchers bringing together students from across our artistic disciplines, working to enrich lives with literature and support independent publishers.

To find out more about the pathways you can build through this degree, visit https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/english-multidiscipline.

You will:

• Study a diverse curriculum that engages with culture and identity in the twenty-first century

• Have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or to study abroad

• Develop your academic, professional, and creative skills through masterclasses with professional writers, educators, literary agents, publishing commissioners, directors, and theatre companies

• Work in professional theatre spaces with the support of experienced dramaturgs and technicians

• Develop vital skills needed for a range of exciting careers in areas such as teaching, media, publishing, marketing, and administration

Want to get an insight into what it’s like to study BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline? Why not sign up to our upcoming Open Day?

If you have any general questions in the meantime, you can contact course enquiries or explore all of our English courses.

BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline allows you to shape your degree based on your own interests in English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing, and/or Drama. This means that the modules you study will vary depending on your selected subject combination.

As a part of each combination, you will be able to study what interests you most through a range of core and optional modules which engage with culture and society in the twenty-first century.