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English Literature

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
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4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation year
Course features
  • Explore how literature has influenced different societies over the centuries
  • Delve into the classics and genres including sci-fi and children’s literature
  • Enhance your professional CV with a semester abroad
Course details Apply

English Studies

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
University Centre West Anglia
Available as:
3 years full-time
Course features
  • Explore English literature over the past 1,000 years
  • Learn more about the English language, its structure and workings
  • Study in King's Lynn at University Centre West Anglia
Course details Apply

Liberal Arts

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop your understanding of our complex world through subjects including English, history, philosophy and politics
  • Shape your own degree with our range of optional modules
  • Take part in live briefs, learn a new language, and develop your career skills
Course details Apply

Philosophy and English Literature

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
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4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Explore the questions and the literature that have engaged for centuries
  • Gain valuable research skills and develop your critical thinking
  • Engage in discussions and debates through our Philosophy Society
Course details Apply

Writing and English Literature

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop as a professional writer while exploring the writing that shaped us
  • Hands-on experience in an optional placement year
  • Make the most of Cambridge’s creative scene with our local links
Course details Apply

English Literature

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
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15 months full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
  • Explore English literature from the Renaissance to the modern day
  • Gain research skills to further your teaching or academic career
  • Tailor the course to your own interests with optional modules
Course details Apply

Intercultural Communication

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
1 year full-time
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16 months full-time
,
29 months part-time
,
33 months part-time
Course features
  • Learn to communicate effectively in an intercultural workplace
  • Explore language and cultural theory
  • Study alongside students from all over the world
Course details Apply

Publishing

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
1 year full-time
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15 months full-time
,
2 years part-time
,
28 months part-time
Course features
  • Explore how publishing works in the UK today
  • Use our extensive industry connections to make essential contacts
  • Learn from professionals through our mentoring scheme
Course details Apply

English Literature

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in English Literature, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply

Publishing

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in Publishing, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply
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