Think you know ‘English’? Think again.
At Nottingham, you can study modules from all areas of English, before being able to specialise later on in your degree.
You’ll build from a basis in applied linguistics, drama, creative writing, and literature (from medieval to present day), exploring what it is to be human through the historical, cultural and social contexts of a text.
Our students are storytellers, writers, performers, poets, critics, analysts, archivists and presenters.
This is English at Nottingham.
At Nottingham, we go beyond a love of books. Our huge choice of optional modules in everything from Vikings to drama means you can discover new passions, explore what you already love, and tailor your degree to what interests you the most. Our students are storytellers, writers, performers, poets, critics, analysts, archivists and presenters. This is English at Nottingham.
Faculty of Arts
First-year student Aurora shares a typical day...
Faculty of Arts
Second-year student Sephora shares a typical day...
School of English
Bring history to life. From caves, to prisons, to England's oldest Inn, Nottingham has plenty of medieval places to explore.
School of English
A student placement like no other, ten years in the making.
School of English
Nina is an English Language and Literature BA student. She shares her top 3 tips for getting the most from your degree.
Faculty of Arts
Find out what it's like to study a foundation degree.
Faculty of Arts
Who is the foundation year for and what is it like?
