English

Explore English literature from medieval legends to modern crime fiction. Choose your path with support from our friendly team. Gain critical thinking, communication and research skills plus work experience for a great career.

A degree you design
Choose from a wide range of modules in literary studies and creative writing, or branch out into specialist subjects across the school to shape a degree that reflects your interests and career goals.

Career-ready learning
Gain hands-on experience through vocational modules, internships, and an optional placement year. Graduate with the skills employers seek.

Rich culture and community
Benefit from Plymouth’s partnerships with local arts and culture institutions, such as The Box, Theatre Royal, and the Charles Causley Trust, giving you rich opportunities to engage with literature beyond the classroom.

This course is for you if...

• you are passionate about the full spectrum of English literature

• you like to express yourself creatively and would relish the chance to experiment with your own writing

• you enjoy the freedom to shape your own academic journey – choosing modules that reflect your passions

• you are excited to build creative skills that employers value and aim for a rewarding career.