English Literature
Develop a passion for finding and telling stories through study in English Literature.
English Literature
School of Writing, Publishing and the Humanities
Making sense of the world and our interactions within it. Explore the diversity of the human experience through our compelling programmes of study.
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University of the Year for Social Inclusion
Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024
#2 in the South West Overall
for Creative Writing (Complete University Guide, 2024)
#6 in the UK
and #1 in the South West for Creative Writing Graduate Prospects – Outcomes (Complete University Guide, 2024)
#10 in the UK
for Graduate Prospects in Creative Writing (Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)
#10 in UK
for Satisfied with Teaching in Journalism (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
The School of Writing, Publishing and the Humanities is Bath Spa's focal point for teaching and research in Creative Writing, Publishing, English Literature, History and Heritage, Politics, Religions, Philosophy and Ethics and Environmental Humanities.
Based in a thriving world heritage city, our courses are taught by leaders in their respective fields. They will encourage you to take an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to your own studies, whether you decide to focus on a single subject or to explore the connections between them.
History, Heritage and Politics
Explore the past to inform the future through study in History, Heritage and Politics, from both undergraduate to PhD.
History, Heritage and Politics
Religions, Philosophy and Ethics
How does our own set of beliefs influence how we interact with the world? Our Religions, Philosophy and Ethics courses will help you to challenge your own values and assumptions through the study of other cultures and worldviews.
Religions, philosophy and ethics
Environmental Humanities
How do humanities scholars, artists, writers and scientists explore and respond to their environment? How do we combine, explore and challenge how human creativity interacts with the science of the natural environment?
Environmental Humanities
"The tutors were always friendly, encouraging and approachable. It was a life changing experience, and the best thing I have ever done.”
Nicola Tallis, BA (Hons) History graduate
Research
Our research is world leading, innovative and both academic and applied. It embraces traditional scholarship, practice and policy, and local, national and international collaboration.
Explore the work of our research centres:
Adobe Creative Campus
As an Adobe Creative Campus, all Bath Spa students have access to the entire Adobe Creative Suite of elite industry-leading apps, including Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Express and more.
With the ability to amplify your digital fluency from the moment you join Bath Spa, you’ll have the space to develop a wealth of indispensable skills to help you in your studies, and in the world of work.
Find out more about Adobe Creative Campus
Projects
Disrupted Histories, Recovered Pasts
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Future Pasts
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Civic London
Etosha-Kunene Histories
Ambient Literature
Landscaping Change
Our people
Staff in the School of Writing, Publishing and the Humanities are experienced teachers, passionate researchers, writers, broadcasters and practitioners. Our students are engaged, energetic and imaginative.
Together, we form a thriving community of scholarship, learning and practice.
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"The passion the lecturers have for the course shines through in the breadth of the modules and assessments available, making you feel supported and confident at every stage of your degree."
Tessa Kerslake, BA (Hons) English Literature graduate
