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English Literature degrees

Study literature from across the world and every period of history, right up to the present. Become part of a diverse community of readers and writers, united in our passion for our subject.

How you'll study English Literature

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Creative Writing degrees

Learn from prize-winning authors and visiting writers as you explore drama, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Take advantage of placement opportunities and access to a wide range of superb resources and literary treasures.

How you'll study Creative Writing

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Why study with us

Learn from expert academics in small supportive groups in a Department with a century-long history of innovation in English studies.

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Life in the Department

Join our friendly and committed community of writers and learn from lecturers, published authors and your fellow students.

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Meet our experts

Our talented and internationally-diverse team are actively involved in research, contributing directly to your teaching and supervision.
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Our stories

Read stories from our staff, students, and alumni to find out what it's like to study English Literature at the University of Reading.
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Special Collections and resources

Access unique original manuscript collections, journals, the Museum of English Rural Life and its archives, a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, rare collections of books, and much more.