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 School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Top 10 in the UK for English

Guardian University Guide 2021

1st in the UK for 'Career after 15 Months' in English

Guardian University Guide 2021

6th in the UK for Student Satisfaction in English

Complete University Guide 2021

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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Ye olde Christmas: What we can learn about celebrating Yuletide from the 1600s

Christmas might feel like it’s cancelled because of coronavirus but spare a thought for families who lived around 400 years ago – when Parliament literally outlawed the festive holidays.

Dr Siân Adiseshiah discusses the work of Caryl Churchill in new conversation piece

The piece was recorded by the Court Theatre, Chicago, in dialogue with the Theatre’s Dramaturg, Derek Matson.

Wikithon: 'Old' and 'New' Loughborough

An upcoming event at the Being Human Festival, organised by Dr Sara Read, Dr Catie Gill, and Dr Lise Jaillant, sets to invite Loughborough locals to connect with their past and neglected figures of the town’s history.

Staff

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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