English Literature BA

The BA (Hons) English Literature at Northumbria University is a distinguished programme ranked in the top 20 nationally by the Guardian University Guide 2026. Achieving a perfect 100% student satisfaction rate for intellectual stimulation (NSS 2025), the degree expertly bridges the study of historical narratives with twenty-first-century career readiness. Students benefit from a research-intensive environment, with the department ranked 21st for research power in the UK. A defining feature is the integration of practical experience through modules such as "Literature and the Museum," where students collaborate with local heritage sites. Opportunities for school volunteering and an optional year in industry or study abroad further distinguish this course. By cultivating high-level analysis and independent thinking, the programme prepares graduates for elite roles in journalism, publishing, and marketing. Graduates emerge as ethical, collaborative professionals equipped with the critical maturity to solve complex problems in a global context.