Our modular study approach gives you the flexibility to complete your qualification at a pace that fits around your life. Whether you prefer a fast track or want to work at a slower rate, you can tailor your study plan to suit your needs.
Stage 1 (120 credits)
In Stage 1, you'll encounter a variety of different times and places and engage with some fascinating people, artworks, ideas and stories. This broad foundation will help you develop the skills and the confident, open approach needed to tackle more specialist language and literature modules at Stages 2 and 3.
Stage 2 (120 credits)
In Stage 2, you’ll choose between two English literature modules. One focuses on whether literature matters, drawing on a range of literary texts; the other focuses on how writers of fiction have put together their stories. You’ll also investigate how people learn English, how English has developed into a global language that interacts with other languages, and how written and spoken English varies in different regional and social contexts.
Stage 3 (120 credits)
In English language, you’ll choose between focusing on childhood studies and the language of children’s literature and studying the creative use of the English language. For your English literature studies, you can choose between two important periods of literary production and a focus on the writers whose work is still relevant today. Alternatively, you can develop your creative writing ability.