English Taster Day (Year 12)

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 12 school group to visit campus.

Event timetable

10:00-10:15 Arrival
10:15-10:30 Welcome, and Language and Linguistics Programme Overview
10:30-11:30 Language and Linguistics Lecture: (Socio)Linguistics in Everyday Life
11:30-11:40 Comfort Break and Afternoon Group Arrival
11:40-12:10 Student Life
12:10-12:50 Lunch
12:50-13:35 Campus Tour and Morning Group Departure
13:35-13:45 Literature Programme Overview
13:45–14:45 Literature Lecture: Victorian Literature: Dracula
14:45-15:00 Feedback & Departure 

Book for your school group

Deadline to book: 10 March 2026. Teachers are able to book via the link below.