English Literature University of West London

Overview

The English Literature course from the  University of West London  you will benefit from expert supervision by established researchers and seeks to grow a community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of English Literature. 

Career opportunities:

Studying for a PhD enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia.During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including:

• written and oral communication

• research and information management

• public speaking   

• project management

• leadership

• critical Thinking

• collaboration

• analysis and problem-solving

• conflict resolution

• negotiation.

By the end of your research degree you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path.

Job roles 

• journalist
• copy editor
• copywriter
• literary agent
• academia. 

Graduate employers 

• publishers
• film and television
• radio
• advertising sector
• journalism sector
• public relations companies
• literary agencies
• new media.