English Literature

About this course

English literature is the study of writing in English across the full sweep of its history, from the medieval period through the Renaissance, the age of the novel, the upheavals of modernism, and the extraordinary diversity of contemporary writing. It is a discipline that develops the ability to read closely and attentively, to interpret meaning in texts that are complex and sometimes ambiguous, to understand the historical and cultural contexts that have shaped literary works, and to engage with questions about language, form, genre, and the relationship between literature and the societies that produce it. At Loughborough University, this three-year full-time programme gives you the opportunity to pursue your engagement with literature across a wide chronological and generic range, from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century, encountering texts from different traditions, periods,

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 45 / 100Media Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 15% of graduatescards →

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