English Literature degrees

As a first-year English Literature student, you can choose to study at least one other subject from across the University.

This flexible system allows you to change your final degree course from a single to a joint honours, or vice versa at the end of your first year.

Creative Writing at Reading

We offer the same flexibility to our Creative Writing students who can enrol directly onto one of our joint degree programmes.

As a single honours English Literature student, you can take a Creative Writing module in your first year and then switch to the joint honours English Literature with Creative Writing degree at the end of that same year.

Find out more about Creative Writing degrees 

There is a variety of funding support available to our undergraduate students. You may be eligible for government loans, grants or bursaries.

Students from the UK can receive government loans to help towards tuition fees and living costs. UK students may also be eligible for other grants and bursaries depending on their circumstances.

Fees and funding at the University of Reading

Your degree in English Literature opens many doors. As a University of Reading graduate, you will enter the job market with well-developed skills in oral communication and research, and writing, together with a high level of cultural literacy and critical sophistication.

Our students move on to successful careers in fields including publishing, TV and film production, journalism, public relations, law, marketing, and education. Some go on to further study in English Literature, while others undertake vocational training for careers including law, teaching, and psychology.

We offer support and guidance throughout your time at Reading to help you decide on your career path and to develop your CV.