This course combines the study of English literature and creative writing, so that students become informed and critical readers as well as confident and expressive writers. Studying at one of the UK's most dynamic English departments will challenge you to develop your own critical faculties. The course's structure allows you to acquire a sound understanding of key periods, genres, authors and ideas. The study of key texts will be complemented by the development of your own creative abilities and the chance to specialise in poetry, playwriting or fiction.

Our recent graduates have very successfully entered a wide range of careers including law, journalism, publishing, finance, business, teaching, marketing and the media, as well as gone onto postgraduate study in a variety of fields.