Our department brings together a group of writers, editors, scholars, linguists and philosophers delivering inspiring degrees to undergraduate, master’s and research students. Taking the most stimulating insights on offer from the fields of English literature, linguistics, philosophy and creative writing we consider the values that have made us who we are today. We investigate how our lives are shaped by creativity, digital and technological advancements, new – and established – paradigms of thinking, and invite students to join us in devising imaginative solutions to the big questions.
This supportive learning environment is informed by internationally recognised research across specialisms including gender in global literature; Shakespeare and the Renaissance; gothic literature; literature and globalisation; the American South; postcolonial literatures; critical and creative writing; technology and culture; bioethics; moral status and world philosophy. Research is steered by the Postcolonial and Global Studies and the Critical Poetics research groups under the Centre for Research in Literature, Linguistics and Culture.
The team has long-established connections with external organisations, including galleries, arts centres, libraries and literary festivals. Our students take their writing and research skills outside the classroom through work placements, volunteering and devising projects for companies within our partnership network. We collaborate with organisations including the Broadway Media Centre, Bromley House Library, New Art Exchange, Nottingham Black Archive, Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum, Five Leaves bookshop and Nottingham UNESCO World City of Literature.
Our curriculum balances a solid grounding in the discipline with personal development planning and employability skills, preparing our graduates to enter a wide variety of careers in communications, media, publishing, editing, management, PR, teaching, and many more areas.
Neil Turnbull, Interim Head of English, Linguistics and Philosophy
Our courses
English, Linguistics and Creative Writing
Join NTU’s passionate community of experts, authors, poets, and researchers — all here to nurture your talents as an independent, creative communicator.
Joint Honours
Get the best of both worlds with a joint honours degree. This flexible option allows you to put together your own degree based on your interests and ambitions.
Philosophy
Learn to think more critically about the world around us. Tackle the philosophical problems and global issues faced by today’s decision-makers. Make your own mind up about the issues that matter.