English Studies
Welcome to English Studies at Durham
We are one of few university English departments in the world who teach and research in literature produced in Britain from the early medieval period to the present day as well as in anglophone literature from across the globe. We also offer Creative Writing at MA, PhD, and MLitt level.
Our subject range is made possible by our large and thriving community of around:
- 700 undergraduates
- 60 taught postgraduates
- 60 PhD researchers
- 80 academic, postdoctoral, and administrative staff
Explore our various courses, or engage with us on social media to discover our research.
Jeremy Vine Scholarship in English Literature for British students of Black heritage
This scholarship has been established to assist a UK student of Black Heritage, in need of financial support, throughout their undergraduate English Literature degree studies. The scholarship is available thanks to a generous donation from Durham alumnus Jeremy Vine.
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What's new?
Transformative Humanities framework launched
Durham University's Transformative Humanities launched yesterday and gathered more than 130 researchers, colleagues, students, and partners from across the region and beyond to celebrate this new interdisciplinary framework.
QS World University Rankings for English Studies 2024
New interdisciplinary health research awarded £9m grant
Strengthened connections with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
‘Something that speaks to you in the quiet of the night’: Horror writing with Naomi Booth
Recognition for the Department’s Research Excellence
Upcoming events
World-leading status affirmed in QS World University Rankings 2025
Durham is now ranked 89th in the world top 100 universities. Our top performance came in the Sustainability category, where we ranked 19th in the world. We also have a world-class reputation with employers, being ranked 65th.
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Department of English Studies
Hallgarth House
77 Hallgarth Street
Durham City
DH1 3AY
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2500
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