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English

Make a difference - discover how English language and literature have shaped the world, and develop transferable skills that will future-proof you for a broad choice of socially-focussed careers.

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07 Jun 25

Why study an English course at ARU?

BA (Hons) English

Cambridge

BA (Hons) English Language and Communication

Cambridge

BA (Hons) English Literature

Cambridge

BA (Hons) Liberal Arts

Cambridge

BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature

Cambridge

BA (Hons) Philosophy and English Literature

Cambridge

BA (Hons) Writing and English Literature

Cambridge

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Lettie Ndlovu

Since graduating from our BA (Hons) English Language degree, Lettie has worked as a linguist on Amazon’s Alexa team and is now taking a degree apprenticeship as a Solutions Architect with Amazon Web Services.

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ARU Spotlight - Jyoti Singh

Jyoti graduated from ARU with a BA (Hons) English Language degree in 2020, and now works as Student Services Manager at Stafford House language school in Cambridge.

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Beth Restor

Beth Restor

Since graduating from our BA (Hons) English Language degree, Beth now works for the US Department of the Air Force as a School Liaison Program Manager and is studying for an MA in Communicative Disorders.

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English Literature at ARU

Join a course ranked 12th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025, and 7th in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2023.