Roehampton University
Open Spaces. Open Minds.
- Our staff were judged as conducting research of national and international importance in the last Research Assessment Exercise.
- Roehampton is close to London’s many theatres, libraries, museums and archives.
- We encourage applications from students returning to education after a break or a period of work
- As home of the National Centre for Research in Children’s Literature, we are the only university to offer children’s literature options throughout the programme.
If you’re interested in children’s literature or crime fiction, in Shakespeare or stand-up comedy, in Victorian novels or visual texts, then come to Roehampton. We offer a challenging programme of unrivalled range and richness, as well as a supportive learning environment.
100% of Roehampton University’s submitted work in English Language and Literature was recognised either internationally or nationally, with more than 30% of that work regarded as being either "world-leading" or "internationally excellent". More information.
For a complete description of this programme's aims, learning outcomes and the programme outline, see the full programme details.
For a complete list of this programme's modules and a detailed description of each of them, see the full module details.
Our offers are not solely based on academic results: we also take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.
For further information refer to our general entrance requirements page, which includes a tariff table. If you need advice on entry requirements or applications, please contact our Enquiries Office on 020 8392 3232.
You are introduced to a challenging range of texts from different genres and historical periods, and will explore some of the critical and theoretical approaches that form the basis for work in the subsequent years.
The programme is designed to allow you to pursue your particular areas of interest in greater depth. You take a core set of modules in the second year, covering pre-20th-century literature, and a range of optional modules such as Literature and the Bible, Travel Writing, and Gothic and Fantastic Literature.
Optional modules in the final year include Crime Fiction, Literature and Addiction, Women Writers, and The Literature of Food; students can also opt for a dissertation module. Within the programme it is also possible to pursue a specialised interest in children’s literature or English language.
A Single Honours student will typically have three tutor-led sessions per week, ranging in length from two to three hours – mainly in seminar groups, with some formal lectures.
Key introductory texts might include:
The University Library has excellent resources for the study of English Literature.
Roehampton is close to London’s many world-class facilities, including
Graduates enter a wide range of careers in publishing, the media, education and public relations.
Graduates often progress to professional training or higher degrees. At Roehampton we offer postgraduate degrees in:
Entry tariff: 280–340 points
UCAS code: Q300
Single or Combined Honours
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Duration (years):
3 (full-time), 4–7 (part-time)
Tuition fees (per year):
£3,290 (UK/EU)
£9,599 (international)
Contact: Enquiries Office
Tel: 020 8392 3232
Email: enquiries@roehampton.ac.uk


