Why study English?

Creative, critical, civic-minded and collaborative, the School of English brings together the study of literature, language, linguistics, theatre, film and creative writing to form a community that is unique in its breadth and depth of study of the English language.

English at Sheffield

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Our approach to English

Our world-leading research, active student community and civic ethos make Sheffield an exciting place to study English.

Sheffield's attitude to English

Professor Cathy Shrank, School of English

Research-led teaching

All of our teaching staff in the School of English are active researchers, and our research informs our teaching.

Our staff’s research interests

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Reading suggestions

We’ve put together a list of reading suggestions to help get you thinking about English before you arrive in Sheffield.

Prepare for your university journey

The student experience

English Literature 

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English Language and Literature

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