English

About this course

English as an academic discipline encompasses the study of language in all its richness, from the historical development of the English language and its structures and varieties to the critical analysis of literature across centuries and cultures. It develops two intertwined capabilities: linguistic understanding and literary interpretation, both demanding close attention to how language works and what it does. Studying English is not simply about enjoying books, though that matters; it is about learning to read with precision and sophistication, to understand the formal and rhetorical choices that shape texts, and to write with clarity, argument and style. At Edge Hill University, this three-year programme invites you to immerse yourself in language, critical thinking and linguistic discovery, to explore new worlds in celebrated works of literature and to sharpen your skills in communi

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 42 / 100Legal professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 20% of graduatescards →

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