This course will prepare you to thrive in any profession that values intellectual rigour, creativity, and the ability to communicate a message that matters. A degree in English Literature at Warwick will harness the passion for reading and writing you’ve had all your life and develop it into an expert knowledge of literary culture. We’ll encourage you to think broadly about the possibilities open to you, and the networks you can form. A few graduates used their degrees to establish exciting ventures with friends, founding companies and theatre groups. Many are recognised in their fields or on their way to becoming so. English graduates are much valued by both public and private sector employers, as they value enhanced communication skills coupled with an understanding of how to use language effectively. Through your course and extra-curricular activities you will develop the high-level skills employers seek, including: Advanced literacy and communication skills with the ability to apply these skills in appropriate contexts. Ability to present persuasive written and oral arguments cogently and coherently. Capacity to analyse and critically examine information Ability to process complex information in a structured and systematic way; Capacity for independent thought and judgement – critical reasoning skills and Ability to understand, interrogate and apply a variety of theoretical positions and weigh the importance of different perspectives.