English, BA (Hons)

At the University of Nottingham, our English degree transcends traditional literary study, offering optional modules in areas like Chaucer, Austen, linguistics labs, canon, intersectionality, and societal text impacts. Build expertise from applied linguistics, medieval-to-modern drama and literature, while exploring humanity through historical, cultural, and social contexts. Specialise in authors, genres, creative writing (fiction or poetry with published staff), or language approaches, honing transferable skills in teamwork, presentation, and reflection.Tailor your studies across Vikings, Shakespeare, contemporary fiction, and more, sharpening critical thinking via evidence evaluation and research. Ranked top 20 for English (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024; Complete University Guide 2024) and top 10 for Creative Writing (Daily Mail University Guide 2025). Engage via Impact Magazine, University Radio Nottingham, Letters Page publishing, UNESCO City of Literature events, volunteering (e.g., Viking workshops), placements, and Engaged Arts modules on sustainability and equity. Foundation Year available via UCAS. "Reflecting on my time... I’ve certainly not been short on options." – Mia Gazza, BA English.