English Literary Studies at UCT
A degree in English Literary Studies prepares you for any role in which skills like close reading, clear writing and critical thinking are crucial.
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Why Literary Studies?
A degree in English Literary Studies prepares you for any role in which skills like close reading, clear writing and critical thinking are crucial.
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The Writers' Seminar with Peter Anderson
The Department of English Literary Studies and the Institute for Creative Arts warmly invite you to join us on Thursday May 4th from 17h30-19h00 (Hiddingh Hall) for the next instalment of our 2023 edition of The Writers’ Seminar.
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Book Launch: Night Transit by Associate Professor Peter Anderson
We are excited to share that Associate Professor Peter Anderson will be launching his new book, Night Transit.
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Social Justice: Prof Sandra Young co-edits a special issue of 'Shakespeare Bulletin'
A special issue of the international journal Shakespeare Bulletin, co-edited by Prof Sandra Young (UCT) and Prof David Sterling Brown of Trinity College in the US, has just appeared
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Book Launch: Lauretta Ngcobo: Writing as the Practice of Freedom by Dr Barbara Boswell (Associate Professor)
We are extremely proud and excited to share that Associate Professor Barbara Boswell, our Head of Department, will be launching her latest book this month. The launch for her latest pub
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