English Taster Day (Year 11)

English Taster Days, run by the School of English Literature, Language & Linguistics at Newcastle University, aim to provide students with an insight into what studying English Literature and English Language looks like at degree level.

This event is bookable by teachers who will bring their year 11 school group to visit campus.

Event timetable

10:00-10:15 Arrival

10:15-10:20  Welcome

10:20-10:30 Studying Literature at University

10:30-11.30 Literature Taster Lecture: How to Read a Poem

11:30-11:35 Comfort break

11:35-12:05 Q and A with current students about life at university

12:05-12:35 Lunch

12:35-12:45 Studying Language & Linguistics at University

12:45-13:45 Language & Linguistics Taster Lecture: Linguistic Myth-Busting

13:45–14:00 Feedback & Departure 

Book for your school group

Deadline to book: 6 January 2026. Teachers are able to book via the link below.