English Literature

About this course

English literature is the close study of written works in the English language, from medieval poetry to contemporary fiction, examined for what they say about human experience, what they do with language and form, and how they reflect and shape the societies and historical moments in which they were produced. It is a discipline that trains you to read with precision and care, to make and evaluate interpretive arguments, to write with clarity and depth, and to engage with ideas across history, culture, philosophy and aesthetics. These are among the most transferable intellectual skills a degree can develop. At the University of Sheffield, this three-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, a sandwich year, a year abroad and a work placement, giving you an exceptionally rich combination of academic preparation and real-world experience. World-leading experts will guide you thr

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 47% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 18% of graduatescards →
• 45 / 100Media Professionals · 6% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 6% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 7% of graduatescards →

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