in the Russell Group for Student Voice
NSS 2022 subject level: English Studies
in the UK for English
The Guardian 2026
for Research Environment
Research Excellence Framework 2021
in the World for English Language and Literature
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
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.
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.
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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Study abroad opportunities for both home and international students
