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Explore the full range of literary arts from Old English to the 21st century. You’ll have the opportunity to study modules that encompass film, theatre and creative writing, as well as poetry and prose, and to engage with diverse texts from all over the world, both in English and in translation.
This unique single honours course focuses specifically on the intersection of language and literature. As well as having access to a range of literature and linguistics modules, you will study dedicated modules that explicitly explore the relationship between literature and language.
The combination of English and History uniquely positions you to be able to interrogate a variety of literary texts (including film, theatre, poetry and prose) and place them within their historical, social and political contexts. Both departments offer modules that explore literary and historical cultures from the medieval period up until the contemporary moment. This course is available with either an English Literature or an English Language pathway.
This dual honours English and music degree allows you to pursue your creative and critical passions across the arts. Through English, you’ll study literature, language, theatre, film, creative writing and more. In music, you'll be free to range across our seven subject areas: performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries and music technology.
This degree will give you a deeper understanding of the crucial relationship between language, culture and society, both within Europe and beyond. Explore the realms of poetry, prose, theatre and film in English and other languages, whilst at the same time learning and applying practical skills in your study of either one or two modern foreign languages.
English and Philosophy are mutually supportive subjects that provide distinct but corresponding methodologies for our understanding of the world. The joint study of English literary cultures (including theatre, film and creative writing) and Philosophy (including philosophy of language, ethics, metaphysics and logic) will throw you into some of the oldest debates around the very possibility of meaningful life.
The single honours English Language and Linguistics degree gives you a solid foundation in the study of language and linguistics, and trains you in how to apply key concepts and techniques to the many real-life contexts in which language is used.
This combination of linguistics and modern languages and cultures will deepen your understanding of how language and languages work. You’ll study the inner workings of language, whilst at the same time applying this knowledge in your study of either one or two modern foreign languages.
This four-year course is run jointly with the School of East Asian Studies. The Japanese side of the course combines intensive study of the Japanese language (from beginners level) with modules on Japan and East Asia. Your Linguistics modules will provide you with all the analytical tools and concepts that are essential to becoming a successful linguist.
This degree explores our dependence on language from different perspectives. In Linguistics, you will learn about the nature and development of different languages. In Philosophy, you will develop your understanding of the philosophy of language, as well as other key philosophical areas like ethics, metaphysics and logic.
Develop your Japanese language skills and your historical knowledge alongside history modules which complement your Japanese studies and cover various political, social and cultural themes. You'll also spend part of your degree studying in Japan, immersing yourself in Japanese society.
By bringing together your study of politics and languages and cultures, you'll deepen your understanding of European culture and world affairs. Examine political issues from different cultural perspectives and set your study of languages and cultures in their broader political contexts.
This degree will develop your language skills and historical awareness. You'll deepen your understanding of cultures and societies in Europe and beyond.
Studying the culture and society of China, Japan and Korea gives you a unique perspective on the contemporary development of East Asia, its rich history and diverse cultures. This course develops your understanding of contemporary East Asia, covering topics including politics, culture and history.
One of the world’s greatest powers with the fastest growing economy, China is a fascinating country to study. This course develops both your Chinese language skills and your understanding of Chinese culture and society. You'll also spend part of your degree studying in a Chinese-speaking society.
Complex, unique, endlessly fascinating, Japan embraces modernity and technology while maintaining its rich traditional culture. Our Japanese studies course will develop both your Japanese language skills and your understanding of Japanese culture and society. You'll also spend part of your degree studying in Japan, immersing yourself in Japanese society.
This course introduces you to the foundational subjects you need in order to develop a critical understanding of modern English law. You'll also gain a practical understanding of how the law works and evolves within society, equipping you with a valuable skillset for a future career in law.
This is a balanced course that develops your Chinese language skills and historical knowledge. History modules are designed to complement your Chinese studies. They cover various political, social and cultural themes. You'll also spend part of your degree studying in a Chinese-speaking society.
Follow this four year programme and you gain an English law degree while specialising in Chinese law - a distinctive area that makes you highly employable.
Study one or two languages, combining the practicalities of learning them with modules that explore their politics, history, literature and culture. In music, you'll cover modules across performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries and music technology.