English Studies

We are one of the leading English Departments in the UK, and among the top 50 in the world, offering teaching and research of the highest quality.

Welcome to English Studies at Durham

We are one of few university English departments in the world who teach and research in literature produced in Britain from the early medieval period to the present day as well as in anglophone literature from across the globe. We also offer Creative Writing at MA, PhD, and MLitt level.

This subject range is made possible by our large and thriving community of around:

600 undergraduates
60 taught postgraduates
60 PhD researchers
60 academic staff
10 post-doctoral researchers
10 administrative staff

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Top Department of English according to the Guardian Good University Guide 2020

Athena Swan Bronze Award Recognising our work to address gender equality

World Rankings We're one of the top English Departments globally

World leading research 90% of our research activity was judged to be 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in REF 2014

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Undergraduate study

Our department combines a strong research profile and excellent publication record with a long-standing and continuing commitment to its undergraduate teaching.
Postgraduate study

We offer taught MA degrees in English Literary Studies, and Creative Writing. We support a large research community of PhD and MLitt students in English and Creative Writing.

Undergraduate study

Our department combines a strong research profile and excellent publication record with a long-standing and continuing commitment to its undergraduate teaching.

Postgraduate study

We offer taught MA degrees in English Literary Studies, and Creative Writing. We support a large research community of PhD and MLitt students in English and Creative Writing.

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Our research

Our research is at the forefront of developments in the discipline. We regularly publish influential academic books and essays that are drawn on by students and other researchers around the globe, and we publish acclaimed creative work in fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Our research has regional, national and international impact.

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