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.
You will be taught using a variety of methods, including:
Staff also offer individual consultations for one-to-one discussion about your work and progress. Whether by giving feedback on essay drafts or discussing the results of an assessment, we are here to help you work to the best of your ability.
Assessment types vary, depending on your course, but could include:
Our degrees equip you with key transferable skills, meaning our graduates move into a diverse range of careers, including:
Placements and volunteering
During your degree, you can complete bespoke placement and volunteering activities. These are designed to bridge the gap between academic interests and the world of work, and may be in sectors such as publishing, heritage, marketing, education, the third sector, and more.
Olivia's experience
"It was real work experience – you had to be there, on time, you had tasks to do, you’re working with people external to the university – it gave me a glimpse into what the working world was like, while still doing things that were related to my course."
- Olivia, completed placements at The Letters Page and Writing East Midlands.
The school has overseas campuses in China and Malaysia which you can visit, and also exchange agreements with a number of institutions worldwide through the Universitas 21 network and Erasmus programme.
Every year a number of our students spend a semester of their second year abroad and this can be a life-changing experience for them. Overseas study destinations include Auckland, Hong Kong, Connecticut, Helsinki, Heidelberg, Venice and Oslo.
Please note: In order to study abroad you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria.
Offers are usually made without interview. Please note that students with non-standard entry qualifications, including mature students, may be invited for an interview.
We follow the university's flexible admissions policy and take educational and personal circumstances into consideration.
Further details are available on our applying pages.
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