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1st

in the Russell Group for Student Voice

NSS 2022 subject level: English Studies

5th

in the UK for English

The Guardian 2023 and 2024;

and The Complete University Guide 2024

Top 10

for Research Environment

Research Excellence Framework 2021

30th

in the World for English Language and Literature

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

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Undergraduate Study

We offer three main degrees: English Literature, English and Theatre Studies, and English and History. Across all our teaching, we’ll help you to view literature as a way of seeing the world with more clarity.

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Postgraduate Study

We offer four distinct MA programmes, and with a thriving cohort of research students working across literary studies, our department is a great place to pursue your research ambitions.

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Research

We are ranked in the top 10 UK universities for research environment (2021 Research Excellence Framework); and 91% of our research is rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (see the Times Higher Education). We are one of the top 30 English departments in the world in the QS World Subject Rankings (2022).

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An international department

Study abroad opportunities for both home and international students