COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

From Shakespeare’s stage to the digital page. Explore the world of literature through the study of poems, plays and prose in their historical and cultural contexts.

Embrace a wide range of theoretical approaches and work directly with leading literary researchers to develop your own creative and critical voice.

Graduate with transferable skills in writing, research and critical thinking which are highly valued by employers.

Leeds is the Northern heart of culture and the arts. Your campus sits in the very centre of the city,surrounded by over 18 museums, 10 art galleries, 17 theatres, 4 film production companies and 3 recording studios (plus the odd bar, restaurant and club!). We work directly with Leeds museums and galleries and many regional events, including the Ilkley Literature Festival and the Leeds West Indian Carnival.

Our research and teaching explore a diversity of topics, from South Africa under Apartheid to the cultural impact of the LGBTQ community and from on-line racism in football to 21st century genres. We’re also very hands-on: from regular conferences, seminars and events organised by our Centre for Culture and the Arts, to collaborations with institutes and cultural organisations.

There are also opportunities to take part in Erasmus exchanges with universities in Spain, Hungary, France, Ireland and the Czech Republic. 

A collaboration with multinational services network PwC granted our history and English students exclusive access to the company’s archives to compile a unique collection of letters sent during WWI.