This course gives you a solid grounding on your subject, as well as exploring the new and the cutting-edge. 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. They have also received rigorous training in working independently and thinking critically.  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. They have also received rigorous training in working independently and thinking critically.