You’ll study literature from the medieval and Renaissance eras through to #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. And you’ll debate literature that speaks to urgent issues including the environment and social justice.
Our modules cover a wide range of genres and forms. English and American poetry. The literature of modernism and experimentation. Children's literature, fantasy, and science fiction. Drama from ancient Greek to contemporary British. Dystopian fiction, transgression, the Gothic, and crime fiction. And many more.
The literary scene in Hull is buzzing. So you'll find plenty of opportunities to make your own mark and share your unique voice. Join our thriving English Society and engage with world-leading authors, book clubs and socials. HUWrites provides a platform for performance with termly showcases and student-led podcasts. You’ll also get the chance to design, edit and publish with our in-house magazines, Document 1 and Hull Scribbler.