School of English Undergraduate Offer Holders

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Congratulations on your offer

My name is Dr Richard De Ritter, the Undergraduate Admissions Tutor for the School of English, and I want to personally congratulate you on your offer to study with us. Watch my welcome video.

 Your choice of university is very important, and this page will help you find all the information you need to make the right decision. It includes information on the School of English, accommodation, taster lectures, the support available to you at Leeds and more.

Hear from our students

A great way to find out more about what it’s like to study at Leeds is to hear from some of our students. In the below videos you can hear from students in the School of English as well as more generally from across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures.

Placement year opportunities and discovery module options were two of many reasons why Malgorzata chose to study English at the University of Leeds. Hear more about her experience in this video or read about her time at Leeds in her student profile.

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Read: Amy's experience

Amy has always had a passion for both English and Theatre and so when choosing a university she was determined to find one that had the right balance between the two subjects. Hear from Amy in her student profile and video.

Accommodation

Living in halls is a great way to experience student life, make new friends and feel part of our student community. At Leeds we offer a range of different accommodation options, so there's something for everyone.

Taster Lectures

To give you a taste of what it's like to be a Leeds student, some of our academics have put together short taster lectures.

Talk to a student

Want to know more about student life at Leeds? Chat to our current students on Unibuddy to find out what it's like to be part of our friendly and diverse community.

We have over 100 students ready to answer with any questions you might have - from course content, facilities and accommodation, to city life and the societies you can join while you're here.

You can also find out more about studying at Leeds from a student perspective through Link to Leeds. Our Link to Leeds ambassadors are not only a part of Unibuddy but regularly host online events on topics such as accommodation, city life and student opportunities.

Preparing for your future

Make the most of the opportunities at Leeds, have an amazing experience, and give yourself the skills and confidence to stand out from the crowd.

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Study abroad

Studying abroad is a great way to boost your confidence and broaden your outlook on life by experiencing another culture, while making friends and having fun.

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in the world for English Language and Literature

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Professor Simon Armitage

A welcome from Professor of Poetry and the UK's Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage.

Our facilities and resources

Academic support

Find out about the wide range of academic support available within the School of English and beyond at the University of Leeds.

Wellbeing support

Meet our Student Support Officer, Rosie Stoker, who briefly explains the wide range of pastoral support available to you from day one.