English: learning, teaching, research

We have a first-rate, international reputation for outstanding teaching and research, as demonstrated by our School's current rankings:

7th for English and 6th for Creative Writing in The Complete University Guide 2019
9th in the UK for 'research power' (REF 2014)
48th for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Rankings 2019
11th for English and 6th for Creative Writing in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
6th for English in The Telegraph's top 10 UK universities

We offer a unique combination of English disciplines, including literature from the Anglo-Saxon and medieval periods to the present day, English language from its origins to contemporary and applied contexts, drama and performance, and creative writing.

Professor Svenja Adolphs
Head of School

Undergraduate degrees Masters degrees Distance Learning (Masters) Research degrees

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Latest News

QS world rankings

Alumna: How I Used University to Get My Dream Job

Description: Want to get into Publishing? Read this blog by English Language and Literature alumna, Elise Jackson to find out how she landed her dream publishing job.

Upendo Bake-off Sale

Description: The School of English Upendo Bake-off sale raises...

Language Centre Module Enrolment: Spring semester 2019

Description: Students can diversify their degree course by choosing a language module for credits. At the Language Centre we focus on providing language modules with the emphasis on communication. The modules are supported by the virtual learning environment Moodle, digital classrooms and a Self Access Centre for independent learning.We offer 10 credit modules in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Slovene and Spanish. The levels range from Stage 1a (complete beginners) to Stage 6 (near native speaker competence). It is possible to improve existing skills or start a new language.

AHRC International Placement Scheme 2019

Description: Funded research fellowships at world-leading international research institutions for early career researchers, doctoral-level research assistants and AHRC/ESRC funded doctoral students.

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Events

The English Showcase

Date: 10/04/2019
Description: Come and join us at one of the biggest UG/MA conferences of the year!

Bridging the Gap between Psychology and the Social Sciences

Date: 12/04/2019
Description: A student-led conference bringing together researchers from across the social sciences who contribute to our understanding of human psychology to share a variety of perspectives on psychology, both from within and outside the discipline

Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland Spring Conference 2019

Date: 26 - 29/04/2019

Image and Narrative: Illness, Recovery, Change

Date: 29/04/2019
Description: A free one-day workshop reflecting on the ways in which different forms of digital, visual and textual representation can support health.