English

  • 1st in the UK for world leading research in English1
  • Ranked in the UK’s top 10 for English in The Times Good University Guide 2012; The Sunday Times; The Complete University and Guardian guides 2012
  • 93% for Overall Satisfaction in the National Student Survey (2011)2
  • Flexible English Studies MA with seven specialist pathways and a broad range of modules
  • Popular Creative Writing MA with opportunities to participate in a thriving writing and arts events programme attended by top writers and performers
  • Unique postgraduate opportunities at our stunning £100 million Cornwall Campus, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary research
  • Biggest film-related archive in the UK outside the British Film Institute and unique resources in 19th-century fiction and culture

1RAE 2008 based on the percentage of research categorised as 4*
2the percentage of students who agreed they were satisfied

Ranked first in the UK for world leading research, we are an internationally recognised centre for research and teaching in English studies and have a strong culture of excellence in learning and teaching provision. With over 150 UK and international postgraduate students and over 45 academic staff, we offer an engaging environment to pursue postgraduate studies spanning both the Streatham Campus in Exeter and our Cornwall Campus. The quality of our teaching and supervision is excellent, and student satisfaction is amongst the highest in the country.