English

The analysis of some of the most important works of literature ever written, and an opportunity to discover your own voice, in the company of inspiring and world-leading academics. Part of the Humanities study area in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Top 20 in every national league table

Guardian 2020, Complete Guide 2020, Times 2020

97% of recent graduates in work or further study

DLHE 2017

86% of recent employed graduates in graduate-level employment

DLHE 2017

Top 10 in the UK for overall satisfaction in English

NSS 2019

Undergraduate

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Our students really value the teaching and support we provide, they get to know us and we them, and they consistently praise our enthusiasm for our research interests, as well as our sense of commitment to the subject.

Dr Oliver Tearle Programme Director for English
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Research

Our research and teaching in English spans the full range of the discipline, from Medieval and Early Modern all the way through to the Contemporary and Digital.

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Novel ideas to help you read more in 2020

Healthy diet starting to waver? Is a night in front of the telly once again more appealing than heading to the gym? Has your Dry January gotten a little bit damp?

Exercise in the 16th century: Historical workouts for body and soul by Dr. Joan Fitzpatrick

New Year, new me… we’ve all heard the saying and usually scrawled at the top of our resolution list is the promise to exercise more.

No-tivity: The 17th century satirical backlash when Parliament banned Christmas

Three hundred and seventy years ago, between 1645 and 1660, Parliamentarians completely outlawed Christmas.

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    Our staff are recognised nationally and internationally for the depth and breadth of their research, which transcends disciplinary boundaries and translates into engaging and innovative teaching.

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