Undergraduate English
Build on your love of language and literature by exploring English across different cultures, societies and historical periods. With the latest ideas from our expert researchers, and the real-life application on field trips and work-related projects, you’ll discover how you can understand and shape society. We’re 1st in the UK for Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2024 – English).
Top ten in the UK Overall (Guardian Good University Guide 2024 - English)
Visit - and even work with - external organisations to see where your skills can be put to use.
100% of our English students are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes data released 2023 from 2020/21 graduates).
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Discover English at Edge Hill University
Language and literature are powerful forces in the world. At Edge Hill, you’ll be taught by subject experts. You’ll meet visiting speakers and resident writers. And you’ll work alongside creative and curious students who share your passion. It’s easy to see why we’re 1st in the North West for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2022 – English).Facilities
English students are based in Creative Edge, a state-of-the-art £17million building offering highly contemporary facilities.
The £17 million Creative Edge building features a lecture theatre, seminar rooms, IT facilities and smaller tutorial spaces. It has everything you need to become a capable, versatile, creative writer and thinker. Creative Edge’s social learning spaces are ideal for passionate discussion with like-minded creatives.
You’ll develop the practical skills, analytical tools and confidence for wherever your creative flair and insight takes you.
