Literature course list

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An open vintage children’s book lying on striped bed sheets, showing a scene from a British story with a teddy bear and child being launched from a toy box

Short online courses

British Children’s Literature in the 20th Century

18 May 2026 05 Jul 2026

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Short online courses

King Lear: tragedy and beyond

21 May 2026 05 Jul 2026

a piece of text, likely a poem or short verse, printed or typed on a torn or irregularly shaped piece of fabric, possibly linen or cotton.

Weekend courses

21st-century stories: the short story now

03 Jul 2026 05 Jul 2026

A flat lay image showing a person's hands writing in a planner or journal open to "FEBRUARY" on a wooden desk. To the left are stacked books, including one titled "YOUR SOUL" by Nikita Gill. To the right are a tablet, a pair of eyeglasses, a white coffee cup, and several small instant photo prints scattered on the desk.

Weekend courses

Small wonders: an introduction to writing short fiction

03 Jul 2026 05 Jul 2026

An open book on a wooden table.

Short online courses

Athens and the 5th century intellectual revolution

In the fifth century BC, the ancient Greeks developed a new way of understanding the world. This breakthrough inspired a...

06 Jul 2026 23 Aug 2026

(469–399 BC), ancient Athenian philosopher. This is his statue, located before the Academy of Athens, Greece.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate award: Certificate in Classical Studies

09 Oct 2026 09 Jun 2027

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Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate award: Certificate in English Literature: Approaches to Literary Study

09 Oct 2026 09 Jun 2027

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Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate award: Certificate in Theatre and Performance Studies

09 Oct 2026 09 Jun 2027

A collection of old, leather-bound books with gold accents on wooden library shelves.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate award: Diploma in English Literature: Literature Past and Present

09 Oct 2026 09 Jun 2027

An open vintage children’s book lying on striped bed sheets, showing a scene from a British story with a teddy bear and child being launched from a toy box

Short online courses

British Children’s Literature in the 20th Century

07 Sep 2026 25 Oct 2026

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Short online courses

An introduction to Shakespeare

This is a course for anyone who is interested in reading or watching Shakespeare's plays with greater understanding and ...

26 Oct 2026 13 Dec 2026

An open vintage children’s book lying on striped bed sheets, showing a scene from a British story with a teddy bear and child being launched from a toy box

Short online courses

British Children’s Literature in the 20th Century

26 Oct 2026 13 Dec 2026

An open vintage children’s book lying on striped bed sheets, showing a scene from a British story with a teddy bear and child being launched from a toy box

Short online courses

British Children’s Literature in the 20th Century

11 Jan 2027 28 Feb 2027

A flock of birds in a blue sky.

Short online courses

Milton and the meaning of freedom: an introduction to Paradise Lost

One of the greatest of all English poets, Milton was also one of history’s great advocates of liberty. He not only dedi...

11 Jan 2027 28 Feb 2027

A close-up of a suit of armour in a darkly lit room.

Short online courses

A Knight in Borrowed Armour: an introduction to Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene'

22 Feb 2027 11 Apr 2027