Undergraduate study

World-leading research, an active student community and a diverse range of modules make Sheffield an exciting place to study English. We offer a mix of single and dual honours undergraduate courses covering English literature, language and linguistics.

Courses

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Single honours courses

Dual honours courses

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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.

Our approach to studying English

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Your career

A degree in English can unlock limitless career options. The experiences, opportunities, and support that we offer will prepare you for a future with purpose.

Explore careers, placements and employability events

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What are our graduates doing now?

Our graduates go on to do incredible things both in the UK and abroad. Take some time to explore some of the many fascinating things you could go on to do with a English degree from the University of Sheffield.

What our graduates go on to do