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English Literature, Language and Linguistics

English Literature, Language and Linguistics

Join our community of researchers in our culturally vibrant school.

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Our excellence is based on a sense of community, outstanding teaching, and the quality of our students.

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Our research is world-leading in areas of Literature, Creative Writing, English Language and Linguistics.

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Staff and students work with a wide range of partners, both in and around the North East, across the UK and internationally.

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Studying in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics has been a fantastic experience. The Percy Building feels like a home away from home.

Kate, English Literature graduate

Our Latest News

16 June 2021

Creative Writing Lecturer on BBC Radio 4

Dr Rachel Hewitt will be featured on The Long View on 22 June 2021

10 June 2021

Renaissance Grant Success

Congratulations to Emma Whipday who is one of the winners of a Renaissance Society of America Grant in Support of Innovative Online Teaching of Renaissance Studies to High School Students.

07 June 2021

Student Engagement Research Intern 2021-22 applications now open

The School are now accepting applications for the Student Engagement Research Intern for Semester 1 of 2021-22 academic year.

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