Spark your curiosity and passion by exploring the fascinating fields of English language, English literature and creative writing.
Language is at the heart of communication and forms the fundamentals of all types of culture, trade, business and behaviours. Crossing borders and spanning generations, learning to use language effectively will position you to face business challenges on a local and global scale.
Alternatively, grow from passionate reader into critical thinker and skilful researcher whilst studying English literature. Your preconceptions will be challenged, and your horizons broadened.
Our programme will provide a fresh take on traditional writing and provide the opportunity to study contemporary works that speak directly to our everyday lives. The flexibility of our courses will also allow you to concentrate on those areas you find especially interesting.
Through creative writing, you will be able to ignite your imagination and bring your stories to life, experimenting with literary techniques whilst developing your unique voice. Taught by published authors, you will be provided with critical insight which will be invaluable for your future career.
Why choose Herts?
9th in the UK
for organisation and management (NSS, 2024)1
13th in the UK
for english (Guardian League Table, 2023)2
Work experience
Work placement opportunities and extra-curricular activities
Courses
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BA (Hons) English Language and Creative Writing |
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Q1W1 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Language and Journalism |
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Q1P9 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics |
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Q150 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Language and Literature |
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Q1Q3 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Language and Media |
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Q1P7 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Language with English Language Teaching |
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Q1X3 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Language with Film |
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Q1W6 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Literature |
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Q350 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing |
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Q3W1 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Literature and Journalism |
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Q3P9 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Literature and Media |
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Q3P7 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) English Literature with Film |
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Q3W6 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) History and Creative Writing |
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V1W1 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) History and English Language |
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V1Q1 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) History and English Literature |
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V1Q3 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) History and Journalism |
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V1P9 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) Philosophy and Creative Writing |
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V5W1 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) Philosophy and English Language |
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V5Q1 | |||||||||||||
BA (Hons) Philosophy and English Literature |
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V5Q3 |
1 Based on the average of Q17-18. 2 Overall student positivity based on an average of questions 1-25 of the NSS survey