What is the point of a doctorate in English literature? It’s an easy trap to become deterministic about this question: it is no single thing. To my mind, there are two main reasons to spend four years ...

Bristol is a truly literary city, home to the Bristol Festival of Literature, Bristol Women's Literature Festival, Bristol Poetry Festival, and a host of theatres, cafés, and independent bookshops. It ...

A degree in English literature provides graduates with many transferable skills including communication, the ability to work analytically and complete research, and the skills to work independently.

Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester. Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what ...