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Our degrees are flexible, allowing you to choose the modules that best suit your interests. After the groundwork of Part 1, you will choose your individual pathway through the broader period or thematic modules of Part 2 and a wide range of specialised options in Part 3. You can, in effect, design your own degree by picking the modules that appeal most to you.
YEAR ONE - THE BEDROCK OF YOUR DEGREE
Your first year will teach you new methods for getting to grips with literature, including literary theory and criticism, textual analysis and comparison.
YEAR TWO - PICK YOUR SPECIALISMS
During your second year, you will be able to pick from a wide range of modules covering key historical periods, themes and concepts. Here at Reading we allow you to choose all six of the modules in your second year, giving you a real breadth of experience and expertise.
YEAR THREE - BECOMING AN EXPERT
In your third year you delve further into specialised fields of expertise. You will also have the opportunity to carry out a personalised research project in the form of your dissertation. This project is on a subject of your choice and will involve individual supervision and mentoring from one of our academic team.
Become part of a diverse and inclusive community of readers and writers, united in our passion for our subject.
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Module information can be found under the 'Structure' tab on the individual course pages.