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

Research degrees

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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A Walk through Loughborough's Cinema History with Andrew Dix

Because of coronavirus, Loughborough's cinemas currently lie empty and silent. While we wait for them to be lively again, this podcast recaptures the vivid history of the town's film-watching from the end of the nineteenth century to the present

School of Poetry podcast releases special video episode

Loughborough’s School of Poetry podcast has released its first video episode – ‘AI poetry, unexpected coal-trucks and Milton'.

Turning Point At 20: Loughborough University Reminisces on Film and Literary Favourites

English and Sports Science student Hannah Bradfield has written an article on Loughborough University's Film and Literary favourites.

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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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