English Literature

Literature can change the way we see the world. Our literature courses will ignite your passion for the written word, challenging the way you think about narrative, language and publishing.

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Joint #5 in the UK

for Graduate Prospects in English (Guardian University Guide 2025)

#1 in the South West

for Graduate Prospects in English (Guardian University Guide 2025)

#2 in the South West

for Satisfaction with Course in English (Complete University Guide 2025)

#3 in the South West

in the overall rankings for English (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

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English Literature staff

Jenni Lewis

Lowri James

Kyriaki Hadjiafxendi

Robert Morrison

Terry Gifford

Neil Sammells

John Strachan

Poppy Westwood

Samantha Walton

Ian Gadd

Faith Binckes

Nicola Presley

Christopher Ivic

Marcie Burnett

Nicky Lloyd

Elizabeth Wright

Dr Stephen Gregg

"The English lecturers at Bath Spa seemed from the outset to take a real interest in the welfare of their students and the progression of their learning. Their passion for books is highly contagious"
– BA (Hons) English Literature student

Develop your specialism

Our BA (Hons) English Literature course is a large and popular programme with an excellent reputation.

We'll cover a diverse range of modules exploring books and writers from the sixteenth century to the present, finding your own specialty as you go.

BA (Hons) English Literature

Outstanding lecturers

Our English lecturers are all dynamic teachers and researchers in their field, often contributing to scholarly books, publications and conferences.

We scored highly in the last Research Exercise Framework (REF), and some of our research was awarded world-leading rating.

Indecisive about what you want to study?

Our combined courses means you don’t have to limit yourself to one programme if two tempt you. You could pair English Literature with a range of subjects from Publishing to Philosophy and Ethics.

English Literature combinations