Develop your skills as a writer, creative thinker and analyst of language, both literary and everyday. Delve into a diverse range of literary works from various cultures and historical periods, and discover how better to understand the world that surrounds us. Build advanced skills applicable to a huge variety of careers and take advantage of the placement opportunities embedded throughout the programme to prepare for your chosen career, benefiting from hands-on insights, work experience with skilled practitioners and collaboration with your peers. And specialise as you advance through the degree, focusing more on authors, periods, genres, and approaches that appeal to you.
Why study English at Keele?
- Top 15 in England for English (Guardian University Guide, 2025)
- Develop an array of skills in interpretation, communication, and critical thinking and build your confidence as a reader, writer and critic
- Become a skilled analyst of literature of all kinds, from poetry to graphic novels to everyday language such as political speeches and marketing campaigns
- Enhance your career prospects through optional work placement opportunities with our partners in sectors including education, theatre, museums, heritage, and business
- Broaden your horizons with the option to study abroad at a partner university - for a month, for a semester, or for a year
Please see the course page on the Keele website for full up-to-date details.
