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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
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4th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
Athena Swan Bronze Award Recognising our work to address gender equality
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29th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 English Language and Literature
World leading research 90% of our research activity was judged to be 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in REF 2021
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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Advance your studies or research with our world-class community of scholars and students.
Undergraduate Study
Our Department combines a strong research profile with a long-standing and continuing commitment to undergraduate teaching.
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Postgraduate study
We offer taught MA degrees in English Literary Studies, and Creative Writing. We support a large research community of PhD and MLitt students.
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Our research
Our research is at the forefront of developments in the discipline. We regularly publish influential academic books and essays that are drawn on by students and other researchers around the globe, and we publish acclaimed creative work in fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Our research has regional, national and international impact.
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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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