Our English studies courses are ranked 9th in the UK for academic support according to the National Student Survey 2023. Study with us on a degree with strong industry links with Cheltenham Literature and Poetry Festivals and the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre. You will benefit from being taught in small groups by practising writers who will support your individual development. This degree can lead you to a wide range of professions which value critical thinking and good communication skills. You’ll develop skills in different writing strands – including prose, poetry and drama – both from a creative and critical perspective. As you progress, you can explore specialisms like genre and crime fiction, sci-fi, autobiography and American literature. We’re a close-knit community and our students benefit from a high level of support. The course includes a mix of lectures, seminars and one-to-one tutorials – all taught by professional authors and research-active academics. In lectures, you’ll learn the fundamentals of good writing by studying the greats, both classic and contemporary. In workshops, you’ll develop your own stories, plays, novels and poems. Regular writing workshops mean you can share your work with peers and get their feedback.