There’s more to studying English than being a skilled reader – it’s about being a skilled writer and thinker too. This is a global subject that influences writing and performance all over the world. At the same time, it pays attention to local communities and cultures. A degree in English is a great launchpad into many areas as you’ll be seen as a top communicator by potential employers. From the very earliest Anglo-Saxon poems and ballads to the latest bestsellers, we’ve designed our English programmes to cover a whole range of literature. Our teaching team is made up of 40 academics who are either world experts or rising stars – you might have already come across them on the radio or TV. Our English graduates go on to work in all sorts of sectors, including teaching, publishing, media and communications, and arts and heritage. Some of our most well-known alumni include authors Sarah Waters, JG Ballard and Conn Iggulden, and TV comedy writer James Lamont.