Research
School of English
Tracing English through time
The School of English is a thriving research community conducting research in English Language, Linguistics and Literature from the Middle Ages to the present.
Research clusters
Creative Writing
Cultivating a thriving environment for outstanding practitioners and researchers in creative writing.
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English Linguistics
Developing innovative approaches to the study of language in all its forms.
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English Literature
Researching English Literature and Drama from the Middle Ages to the present.
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We are currently working on a number of projects across all research clusters within the School of English.
View projectsMidlands4Cities PhD Scholarships
The AHRC-funded Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C) brings together eight leading universities across the Midlands to support the professional and personal development of the next generation of arts and humanities doctoral researchers. Find out more about opportunities in English below.
PhD opportunities
Ready to make an exciting contribution to knowledge? Find out more about doing a PhD in English at BCU. PhD Opportunities
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Staff
Our staff are active researchers at the highest level, producing world-leading publications and engaging in international collaborations across the discipline.
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Have any questions about doing a PhD in the School of English? Contact the Doctoral Research College to find out more.