School of English
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34th in the world for English Language and Literature
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019

School of English
Welcome to the School of English, where a long and distinguished history meets innovative teaching and research. We’re a diverse and supportive community characterised by our curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. Together we explore a rich variety of subject areas, producing research of national and international significance.
As a student in our School, you’ll benefit from our wide-ranging expertise and pioneering research will be at the heart of your studies. With our extensive resources, specialist facilities, and supportive staff members you’ll have everything you need to become a confident and independent scholar.
We are also home to the University of Leeds Poetry Centre which combines research, teaching and public engagement to inspire excellence in the creative practice and study of poetry.
Studying with us
Undergraduate
Discover the incredible breadth of English literature, language, theatre and creative writing. Tailor your studies or combine them with another subject to suit your interests.
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Explore your interests in greater depth and develop your own academic identity. Blend specialist taught modules with independent research, and gain advanced transferable skills.
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Undertake extensive independent research and make a valuable contribution to your chosen field. Gain in-depth knowledge and benefit from dedicated development opportunities.
More on Research degreesTop 10
University for research power in the UK
Research Excellence Framework 2014
21st
in the UK for English
The Complete University Guide 2020
Top 40
in the world for English Language and Literature
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019
Our research
When it comes to research, our activities are enormously varied. Our staff and students have interests that span centuries, cross continents, and bridge disciplines.
Exploring our subject in this way means that we have a huge breadth and depth of expertise to offer our students, our local community, and the wider world beyond.

Professor Bridget Bennett — recent publications
Wednesday 11 December 2019
More on Professor Bridget Bennett — recent publicationsCreating and curating: Public engagement workshop
Monday 20 January 2020, 14:00 - 16:00
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