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 and in the top 10 for creative writing in the Complete University Guide 2019.
First-class facilities
Our students have access to equipment and software used by individuals in the professional world.
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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.
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.
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Monster Network Event: Strange Blood?
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Poldark: From Paper to Reality
Final Year Undergraduate Student Jessica Danielle Shenika Madanayake speaks about Comic Con and her dissertation...