Whether or not you quite agree with author Charles Bukowski that “Without literature, life is hell”, if you’re considering a degree in English literature you probably have pretty strong feelings about the subject. You may simply enjoy the escapism of a good book, feel passionately about the importance of creative expression, or just love discovering those poetic phrases that seem to perfectly capture a particular sensation. Perhaps you favor writers who use fiction as a means to analysis society, or have a charm with the way in which a novel or play can provide a window into a different culture and historical period. Whatever the root of your love of literature, studying the subject at university should open up a whole array of new ways to appreciate and analyze written texts – as well as providing skills that are transferable to a wide range of professions.
