School of Literature and Languages

Welcome to the School of Literature and Languages at the University of Surrey. The School brings together the academic disciplines of English literature, creative writing, film studies, modern languages, linguistics, intercultural communication and translation studies.

Our subject areas

We are ranked in the top three for modern languages and linguistics in the Guardian University Guide 2019, top five for Iberian languages in the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and top 10 for creative writing in the Complete University Guide 2019.

English literature, creative writing and film

Languages, communication, translation and interpreting

What our students say

Leo Blanchard

English Literature

"Doing a year on placement has given me so much perspective about the world of work, the different fields that exist and most importantly, my personal strengths and weaknesses."

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Gloria Trasatti

"If you love travelling, you can take advantage of the perfect geographical position of Guildford. Surrey’s societies play a great role in university life, they offer a wide range of activities and new experiences."

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Other ways to study with us

We offer evening language courses, a Global Graduate Award in Languages, and intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies. We are also a British Council accredited IELTS test centre.

Evening language classes

Global Graduate Award in Languages

IELTS

Pre-sessional English language courses

First-class facilities

Our students have access to equipment and software used by individuals in the professional world.

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The literary legacy of Surrey

Lecturer in creative writing, Paul Vlitos discusses Guildford’s literary history and explains how the English courses at Surrey tie in with the rich culture that surrounds our university.

Our research groups

We have an international reputation for interdisciplinary research, which cuts across literature, languages, linguistics and intercultural communication.

Centre for Translation Studies

Surrey Morphology Group

Literature, Creative Writing and Film

Women's Writing Research Group