English Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Our English BA(Hons) course provides a unique 360-degree perspective on the study of English. Combining modules on literature and language, this degree delves into everything from time-honoured classics to patterns of everyday speech. Our distinctive degree structure fosters an interdisciplinary culture, so you’ll work alongside students from courses ranging from history to film studies. You’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at a range of skills from these subjects, ranging from journalism to historical research.

Why Study English BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

This degree aims to support your career aspirations, whatever they may be. A work experience module is built into your second year, helping to guide your plans for after you graduate. There are opportunities to get involved in the Huddersfield Literature Festival, or gain experience in libraries, archives, and museums.

Your degree will equip you with valued employability skills – like critical thinking and writing to a professional standard for real-world audiences – that we know from our award-winning careers service are just what employers are looking for.

Professional Bodies

At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.