English Literature with Education Studies

UCAS code: Q320

Here's what De Montfort University says about its English Literature with Education Studies course.

Boost your future career prospects by combining the study of English literature with education. You’ll explore a wide range of literature from global writers, covering topics like the novel, Victorian and Romantic literature, Shakespeare, text technologies, and modernism. You’ll uncover how texts function and discuss literature’s impact on society, both past and present, while honing your skills in critical analysis, creative thinking, and research.

Alongside your literary studies, you’ll delve into key aspects of education, childhood, and lifelong learning. You’ll critically examine educational structures, policies, and practices, gaining a deep insight into learning processes and systems.

As a graduate of English Literature with Education Studies, you’ll be prepared for careers in teaching, media, marketing, publishing, youth work, public relations, and the civil service. Your studies will also enhance your communication, problem-solving, empathy, and leadership skills, equipping you to thrive in diverse and evolving professional environments.

• Gain transferable skills in critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork, making you highly employable and sought after across various industries.

• Study childhood, lifelong learning, social justice, and education alongside English poetry, fiction, and drama from different centuries and continents, with flexibility to focus on your interests.

• Set yourself apart with a combined degree in English Literature and Education Studies, offering a unique blend of literary exploration and educational insights.

• Master print and digital technologies, including hand printing and HTML programming, through expert guidance from our Centre for Textual Studies.

• Enjoy dynamic learning with diverse teaching methods led by leading academics conducting world-class research, ensuring you develop a broad range of valuable skills.

First Year

Block 1: Introduction to the Novel Block 2: Journeys and Places Block 3: Childhood, Social Justice and Education Block 4: Poetry and Society

Second Year

Block 1: Exploration and Innovation: Medieval to Early Modern Literature Block 2: Exploring Work and Society Block 3: Cultural and Technological Transformations Block 4: Romantic and Victorian Literature

Third Year

Block 1: Dissertation Block 2: Print and Digital Revolutions Block 3: Gender and Education Block 4: Modernism and Magazines

You will learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, group sessions, and student-led seminars. Teaching methods may include discussions, film screenings, or computer lab-based activities. You’ll complete reading and research in advance to engage in discussions with tutors and peers.

In the first year, you'll expand your knowledge of major literary genres (poetry, fiction) and develop foundational skills in research, writing, and critical analysis, alongside an introductory module in childhood education. The second year deepens your understanding of English literature’s development over time while allowing you to explore an additional Education Studies module of your choice. In the third year, you’ll pursue your own academic interests through taught modules and a dissertation—an independent project on a literary topic you select.

You’ll experience a variety of assessments, including essays, presentations, journals, practical work (e.g., producing a sonnet using a sixteenth-century printing press), blogs, and your dissertation. These assessments will enhance your skills in communication, critical thinking, and creative flexibility.

Contact Hours You’ll typically attend 8-10 hours of teaching per week, with an additional 30 hours of independent study for project work and research.