English Literature
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‘Literature’, says the poet Ezra Pound, ‘is news that stays news’.
Our rich and vital literary inheritance informs the way we think about the world. It expresses how we feel about ourselves and others and stimulates both intellect and imagination.
At Reading, we believe that the study of English literature provides not only a rewarding challenge and an active pleasure, but also the foundation of a critical and cultural awareness that will remain with you for life.
We are a very research-active department with a century-long history of innovation in English studies, and we continue to extend our curriculum to include contemporary American and Caribbean literature as well as new writing from Britain and Ireland. You will become part of a conversation about the way our subject is developing. You will also develop your own writing skills; whether your ambition is to write creatively or in a professional context, you will graduate with the confidence and skill to say exactly what you mean.
In your second year, you may be able to spend a term studying abroad at one of our partner institutions in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and USA. This is a great opportunity to continue your study of English literature while immersing yourself in a different culture.
Courses
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BA Art and Creative Writing QW32
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA Art and English Literature QW31
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA Classical Studies and English Literature QQ38
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA Creative Writing and Film WW86
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA Creative Writing and Film & Theatre WW48
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA Creative Writing and Theatre WW84
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA English Language and Literature Q301
Full Time: 3 Years
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Full Time: 3 Years
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BA English Literature with Creative Writing Q3W8
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA English Literature and Film & Theatre QW34
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA English Literature and Film QW36
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA English Literature and International Relations LQF3
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA English Literature and Politics LQ23
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA English Literature and Theatre QW35
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA English Literature with Foundation Q302
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA History and English Literature QV31
Full Time: 3 Years
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BA Modern Languages and English Literature R9Q3
Full Time: 4 Years
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BA Philosophy and English Literature VQ53
Full Time: 3 Years
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