This course is for those who enjoy reading and writing, have an interest in culture and creativity, and want to develop your critical thinking skills. Our English programmes mix tradition and innovation, giving you a solid grounding on your subject, as well as exploring the new and the cutting-edge. Coursework can consist of essays, or oral introductions in seminars, or a course diary, or a quiz, or a number of other possibilities. The formal examinations are either two hours long, or three. Several of our courses make no use of a formal exam; no course is assessed by formal examination alone. The weightings given to examinations and coursework vary from course to course. English is an adaptable subject, opening a flexible range of career options. Employers are often drawn to English graduates as they possess good written and spoken communication skills and a broad understanding of the world. The joint degrees with Film Studies or Creative Writing add another dimension to this. A wide-ranging knowledge of the arts, literature, and popular culture, produces well rounded individuals with a broad frame of reference, which is valued by employers, and creative writing skills are extremely marketable.