A degree in English begins with reading - reading the oldest and the newest, the most passionate and the most profound writing. But an English degree also encourages you to read in new ways. By studying English at Queen Mary you will become a thoughtful, thorough, and active reader who thinks intelligently both about what people have written (and are still writing), and about what it means to read and interpret their work. You will be introduced to a wide range of critical and theoretical approaches to literary and non-literary texts, and you'll discover how history, philosophy, psychology, and a range of other disciplines can inform our understanding of literary works.

The broad range of skills gained through undergraduate courses in the School, coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricular activities and work experience, have enabled students to move into careers such as: Junior Producer - ITN Actor - Self employed Script Reader - Writers Avenue Editorial Assistant - Dazed & Confused Magazine Associate Producer - Idle Motion PR Assistant - Proud Gallery Research Assistant - Tatler Programme Compiler - Channel 4 Market Researcher - Maritz Global Mobility Project Assistant - Diageo Marketing Coordinator - News Quest Ltd.