English Language and English Literature BA (Hons)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

English Language at Liverpool Hope explores how language shapes the world, from identity and culture to media, politics and everyday communication. You’ll study how English has evolved, how it works in real life, and how people use language to persuade, connect and create meaning. Modules cover areas such as sociolinguistics, grammar, discourse analysis, language change, world Englishes and the relationship between language, society and power. 

Teaching takes place in small, supportive classes, giving you the confidence to debate ideas, analyse real-world language data and understand how English operates across different communities and contexts. Studying in Liverpool, a city known for its creativity, music, culture and strong regional identity, gives you a unique environment for exploring language in action. 

You’ll build skills in critical thinking, communication, analysis and research, preparing you for a wide range of future pathways in the UK’s cultural and creative industries. English Language at Liverpool Hope is designed to help you become a sharp, curious and confident analyst of the world’s most influential language. 

Hear a warm welcome from Senior Lecturer Dr Lisa Nahajec.

ENGLISH LITERATURE

Studying English Literature at Liverpool Hope puts you right in the heart of one of the UK’s most creative and culturally rich cities. You’ll explore fiction, poetry, drama, life‑writing, travel writing and global literature, discovering how stories shape identity, society, sustainability and wellbeing. 

Teaching takes place in small, friendly groups led by research‑active academics whose work was rated ‘world‑leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in REF 2021. You’ll develop confidence in analysing texts, debating ideas, and understanding how literature connects with real‑world issues, from politics and culture to digital media and creative industries. 

Liverpool’s theatres, galleries, festivals and arts venues give you countless opportunities to experience literature in action. Throughout your degree, you’ll build creativity, critical thinking and communication skills that employers value across the modern job market. English Literature at Liverpool Hope is designed to help you grow as a reader, writer and thinker, preparing you for a future shaped by imagination and insight. 

Hear a warm welcome from Senior Lecturer Dr Lisa Nahajec.