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English

Study a wide range of English, Scottish, Irish, American and world literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day.

At ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳, English is taught by notable scholars and leading creative writers who challenge you to consider the ideas, human values and history behind a broad variety of texts.

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Undergraduate

Postgraduate taught

Postgraduate research

The School of English at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ offers PhD, MPhil and MSt(Res) programmes. Research in English typically falls into one of four main groups:

The University also offers two MFA degrees, one in Creative Writing and another in Playwriting & Screenwriting

To apply, you should first identify and contact a potential supervisor you would like to work with in your intended research area. Find out how to contact a research supervisor.

“The most important thing about English for me is the ability to think outside of the box and consider texts in new lights. Learning everything from Anglo-Saxon poetry in its original language to contemporary theatre offers such a wealth of information about the development of literature. All of my tutors are incredibly supportive of approaching texts in an unconventional manner to create new and interesting analyses.â€

Callum
Callum
- Derbyshire, England

Awards

Guardian University Guide 2023

The Complete University Guide 2023

91% of research activity rated 3* or 4*

The most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)