The B.A. in Literatures in English is for students who wish to pursue the study of a diverse range of literary genres, including non-traditional genres such as reggae poetry and narrative film, and who are interested in the historical, cultural, personal and political dimensions of these bodies of work. The programme includes courses which focus on Caribbean authors, and also gives students opportunities to pursue creative writing. Graduates of the programme are expected to be lifelong adaptable learners, critical and analytic thinkers, capable researchers and communicators. This programme provides a basis for postgraduate degree study in Literatures in English and related subjects.

• Listing ID: 4395
• Field of Study: Humanities and Education
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 02 Arts and Humanities- 023 Languages- 0232 Literature and Linguistics
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grades I-III) or GCE O-Level subjects which include: compulsory - English Language AND CSEC English B or CAPE Literature in English (both units)
• Number of Credits: 90