English literature is the collection of multiple forms of written art composed in the English language. Students might expect to encounter works of non-fiction, novels, poetry and journalism over the course of their investigations into this subject.

Ireland is an island to the north-west of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. To its east is the larger island of Great Britain, from which it is separated by the Irish Sea.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.