English Literature

Why English Literature?

Discover the power to transform yourself and society by studying English Literature at University of Gloucestershire, where the exceptional level of support helps you achieve everything you’re capable of. With no exams, small classes, a personal tutor and a warm and friendly teaching approach, you’ll have every chance to shine academically and have a fantastic experience at the same time.

Our English courses are ranked in the top 10 in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2026. You’ll join a subject area with proven excellence in both teaching and student satisfaction.

The classes are fascinating – you’ll gain deep insight into yourself, your culture and the society you live in, while exploring some of the greatest works ever written in the English language. Your journey will take you into the distant past, exploring some of the myths and legends that lie deep in our consciousness, and then through the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries with works that shape the world around us.

In twenty-first century literature, you will discover transgressive texts that rock the foundations of society and allow new ways of thinking and being to emerge. The journey extends beyond these shores as you study travel writing, contemporary American Literature or Irish writing.

To develop your understanding, you will learn powerful techniques for analysing language, from features of historical English to the rhetorical devices that give literature its power to inspire and persuade.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study.

Our promises to you

UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply).

UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.

Career focused courses

95% of our graduates are in work or further study and courses at UoG are designed in collaboration with industry partners and benefit from the professional experience and expertise of its staff. This approach ensures students gain practical, relevant knowledge that prepares them for real-world careers.

Student life

Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

Visit us.

Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff and answer all of your questions.

To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.