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Why English

Studying in our English department at the University of Huddersfield offers a rich and dynamic experience that equips you with a wide range of transferable skills for the job market. Our courses are designed to foster critical thinking, creativity and effective communication, preparing you for a variety of career paths.

You’ll have the opportunity to delve into diverse areas including Literature, Language, and Creative Writing. Our Creative Writing tutors are all published authors, bringing their expertise in short fiction, non-fiction, poetry, novels, and scriptwriting directly to your learning experience. This means you’ll be learning from professionals who have successfully navigated the literary world and can provide you with invaluable insights and guidance.

Our literature lecturers are not only passionate educators, but also recognised experts who regularly appear on TV and radio. This exposure to real-world applications of literary studies will enhance your learning and broaden your understanding of the field.

In addition to honing your writing and analytical skills, our courses emphasise the development of critical thinking, research abilities and effective communication. These skills are highly valued in many professions, making our graduates well-prepared for careers in publishing, journalism, education, marketing, and beyond.

What can you do with a degree in English

An English degree from the University of Huddersfield opens up a world of diverse and exciting career opportunities.

Graduates can pursue roles in publishing, journalism and media, where your skills in writing, editing and critical analysis are highly valued. Many have found rewarding careers in education, teaching the next generation of students, while others have leveraged their communication expertise in public relations, marketing and advertising. Additionally, the analytical and research skills honed during the course could lead you into fields such as law, business and government.

With an English degree, the possibilities are vast, allowing you to tailor your career path to your passions and strengths.

Our courses

Our experts

We have many experts in English. Here are a few of them:

Dr Merrick Burrow

Academic

Merrick works on Victorian and twentieth-century popular fiction especially gothic, adventure, detective fiction and the spy thriller. He is particularly interested in the writings of Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle, and with representations of masculinity.

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Why I chose to study English Literature at the University of Huddersfield

Deciding on which course to study at university can create feelings of uncertainty, unfamiliarity, and anxiety - this is exactly how I felt.

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Get published

Get your work published alongside some of the big names in literature through our in-house publishing company Grist books. Grist publishes our students alongside some of the big names in literature. These include: Simon Armitage, Melvin Burgess, Helen Simpson, John Boyne, Toby Litt and Lemn Sissay. Student published work is given to key players in the industry, such as publishers, agents and editors. It’s a unique opportunity to gain valuable career experience.

Our in-house publishing company, Grist books.

Unique Opportunities

Huddersfield hosts the award-winning international Literature Festival which attracts some of the biggest and best writers in the world: Jodie Picoult, Joanne Harris, Irvine Welsh and Ian Rankin to name a few. You can get involved in local literature festivals and events, meeting famous authors. Our students are at the centre of the festival, planning, programming, curating and stewarding events. This has led to a number of our students securing professional careers in festival management.