English Literature

About this programme

Our English Literature degree offers the chance to explore how literary texts in English have reflected, engaged with, and shaped the world. Our definition of literature is inclusive, allowing you to engage with drama, film, graphic novels and visual art alongside your studies of novels and poetry. American, European and transnational literatures are all well represented on our curriculum. Our course structure is flexible, allowing you to learn another language, study journalism, or develop a creative voice. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or dissertation. Popular career options for graduates of our English Literature degree include teaching, journalism, publishing, the media, arts administration, central or local government, and social work. This course is being refreshed for 2027/8 building-in employability, real-world problem solving skills, and wellbeing initiatives for a future-focused learning experience. Modules shown are indicative topics and will be updated in Spring 2027. Course information is currently unavailable for this programme. Please contact course-info@gre.ac.uk for more information. You will be taught by an experienced team of academics, all of whom are published researchers specialising in a particular area of literary study. Trained postgraduate researchers may also contribute to seminar teaching. We are offering virtual events so you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you. To find out more about our Open Days and Campus Tours or if you need any assistance, please email opendays