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)
45th for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Rankings 2019
9th for English and 5th for Creative Writing in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
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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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.

PG Conference: Call for Abstracts

Description: Abstracts invited for student-led event 'Bridging the gap between psychology and the social sciences'. Deadline 14 December.

Making the headlines

Description: Training for academics to give a taste of how they can use the media to support their research.

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Events

Media Training for Social Sciences PhD students

Date: 20/02/2019
Description: Media training session for PhD Social Scientists

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