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Literature, language and writing

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Drama and English Literature

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation year
Course features
  • Discover how our societies have shaped and been shaped by literature
  • Explore different modes of performance and drama practice
  • Connect with Cambridge’s performance scene through our local links
Course details Apply

English

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Study a range of literary texts, from novels to films, and develop your ability to read and respond critically
  • Explore the power of the English language in communication
  • Study in the heart of Cambridge and develop transferable skills for your future career
Course details Apply

English Language and Communication

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
  • Discover how language shapes people’s ideas, attitudes and identities
  • Study a language through our Anglia Language Programme
  • Gain professional experience with an optional placement year
Course details Apply

English Literature

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
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

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
,
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

Writing and Film

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 your writing and filmmaking skills while delving into the medium
  • The opportunity to screen your work at Cambridge Arts Picturehouse
  • Make the most of Cambridge’s creative scene with our local links
Course details Apply
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