English

About this course

English as a university discipline encompasses the study of literature, language, and the critical methods through which we interpret and evaluate both. Reading English at degree level means learning to engage with texts, from medieval poetry to contemporary fiction, with precision and depth, attending to how language works, how meaning is made, and how literary works are situated within the historical and cultural contexts that shaped them. It develops skills in close reading, analytical thinking, and academic writing that are among the most transferable that any degree can offer. The University of London offers this programme through distance learning, which makes it accessible to students who cannot attend campus-based study. Distance learning at degree level requires genuine self-discipline and the ability to engage independently with demanding material, but it offers flexibility th

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