Department of English

The English Department is ranked in the top ten departments nationally, coming 6th out of the 102 English departments at UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2011. It is a friendly, informal place to study, where students are directly taught by our specialists in Literature, Language, and Journalism, taking advantage of the excellent research culture of the department. For specific degree combinations, please click on the links below:

If you have a question before applying or would like to arrange a campus visit, please contact English Admissions. For more general English department enquires, please contact the Department Secretary.

The Department offers Creative Writing courses which are available to outside students on a one-off basis.

The Handbook gives details of our teaching practice. Our Writing Guide may be useful for those still at school. For help with your GCSE and AS-level work, see Resources for Schools.