English Literature

Course summary

hey say that English Literature examines three things: who we are, what we are and why we are. This trinity is known as The Human Condition. English Literature explores The Human Condition in some of the most amazing and beautiful language that has ever been written; it introduces you to some of the most incredible characters that have ever been imagined; sometimes it tells you the saddest and funniest stories within the pages of one book. By studying English Literature, you will not only inherit the wisdom of the ages in your journey to adulthood, but also foster deep powers of reflection and analysis in your thinking and your writing. The course will endow you with qualifications far beyond an exam grade that can go on your CV. You may want to know what passion, heroism and villainy can drive people to, or why our lives can take extraordinary twists and turns. Look no further than Literature. The holy grail for some Literature students is to become a writer, but English can lead to specific careers in journalism, law, publishing, editing, and teaching, as well as equipping you for almost any future profession.