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Read our Q&A to learn more about the critically acclaimed author’s role at Surrey and discover her top tips for aspiring creative writers.
Katie Sands, a second-year BA English Literature student, reveals why she came to Surrey and what she enjoys most about the course.
The University staff are inspirational because they encourage and motivate you to work hard, meet deadlines and be more creative and open in discussing your ideas – their enthusiasm for your work and the course is infectious.
Jack Probyn, BE (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing
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Discover how English literature can open your mind and a wealth of future career opportunities.
Our students explain why they decided to come to Surrey and share what they love about living and studying here.
We challenged our students to sum up the University of Surrey using just one word.
Over the past five years, more than 2,300 partner organisations have worked with us to give students valuable experience in the professional environment.
"My greatest achievement was in completing my two novels, which my degree helped me to complete by enriching my understanding of literature and allowing me to frequent specialised people in the subject."
Graduates of English literature and creative writing are provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a wide range of exciting and stimulating careers.
Read on to discover which jobs English graduates are best-suited to; from the obvious to the potentially unexpected.
Are you a budding writer or want to find out more about the world of publishing?
The School of English and Languages has a well-established series of public events to bring the work of innovative and modernist poetry to a wider audience. These events have made a significant contribution to society through the promotion of the British poetry industry, and have had a marked cultural impact on public access to and understanding of contemporary poetry in the county of Surrey and beyond.
MA Creative Writing student Jennifer Pickering shares a typical week for her as a postgraduate student at Surrey.
Celebrated author Monica Ali is to remain in her post as Distinguished Writer-in-Residence at the University of Surrey for an additional 12 months.
"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."
MA English Literature student Michelle Rushefsky shares a typical week for her as a postgraduate student at Surrey.
"I think Surrey has something for everyone, there’s an ever-growing number of societies and sport clubs. There’s a lot of places to go to in town with friends, not just the night life but shopping and even ice skating at the Guildford Spectrum."
Professor Diane Watt from the University of Surrey has been awarded a major research fellowship from the prestigious Leverhulme Trust.
The University of Surrey has today appointed Professor Graham Miller as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, who will take up the role permanently from 14th of November 2016.
Celebrated author and MA Creative Writing student Stewart Ferris celebrates the publication of his first novel, The Sphinx Scrolls, at the University of Surrey.
"The best part of the experience has been the relationship with my supervisor who has consistently shaped and guided my research."
English degrees receive 100 per cent satisfaction rating in final-year student survey.
MFA Creative Writing student Clare Holt shares her experiences studying at Surrey and how it led to the publication of a book of short stories, launched at the 2016 Surrey New Writers Festival.
Dr Paul Vlitos, Programme Leader for English Literature and Creative Writing and twice-published author tells us why he finds creative writing at Surrey so inspiring and the benefits of a postgraduate degree to kickstart your career.
Test your knowledge of Shakespeare’s plays and learn why the study of his work is still a vital part of today’s English literature and creative writing degrees.
"Completing my first year at university with a high 2:1 was a huge achievement for me, as I managed to make the huge personal and academic transition from school to university, and settle into a new community with new friends, new challenges and new goals."
Discover which books our academics recommend and take the quiz to find out which one you should try first.
Professor of English Literature, Marion Wynne-Davies, founder of English Literature as a discipline at the University, has shaped the extraordinary expansion of our English Literature and Creative Writing programmes.
"I'd recommend the course to someone who wants to learn to write more effectively. It has improved my writing and allowed me to keep exploring and refining my voice."
"The University staff are inspirational because they encourage and motivate you to work hard, meet deadlines and be more creative and open in discussing your ideas – their enthusiasm for your work and the course is infectious."
Surrey’s Student Learning Advisors offer tips and advice on the things you can do throughout the year to help you make the most of your study time.
Find out what our students like about studying here and why they think Surrey was named 'University of the Year' and 'University of the Year for Student Experience' by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.
The School of English and Languages at the University of Surrey has today appointed award-winning author Monica Ali as Distinguished Writer-in-Residence.
In an interview with Dr Paul Vlitos, Lecturer in English Literature & Creative Writing, critically acclaimed author Monica Ali shares her top tips for aspiring creative writers and talks about her new role as Distinguished Writer in Residence at the University of Surrey.
From literary theory lectures to creative writing, discover what a typical week looks like for first-year English literature students at Surrey.
As Oxford Dictionaries names an emoji as its 2015 Word of the Year, Professor Diane Watt explores what this means for the English language and highlights the positive impact of another of the shortlisted words.
Surrey has climbed two places in the Times Higher Education Table of Tables 2016, achieving seventh position.
The University of Surrey has increased its position the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The University of Surrey has been ranked within the top one per cent of universities in the world - and one of the top 20 institutions under 50 years old - by the QS World University Rankings.
96.9 per cent of graduates in work or further study, according to official figures.
Marion Wynne-Davies, Professor of English Literature at University of Surrey, discusses Ali Smith winning of the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Surrey’s English programmes climb 38 places in national league tables.
"The English Literature and French programme at the University of Surrey just seemed like the perfect combination."
"The placement year was an important factor when I chose Surrey."
Combining professional skills and practical experience with creativity and analytical ability gives Surrey undergraduate students the platform for employability.
Playwright and Surrey PhD English Literature & Creative Writing candidate Jonathon Crewe asks some tough questions about military abuse of detainees in Iraq, which is also the theme of his new radio play.
The Guardian University Guide 2015 league table puts Surrey in the top 40 UK universities for English Literature and Creative Writing.
What's the state of gender equality in the world of DJs and radio? To mark International Women's Day 2014, English Literature undergraduate Lorna Salmon shares her unique experiences.
Why is demand surging for Surrey's literature, languages and liberal arts and sciences degrees while falling at other universities?
Dr Stephen Mooney reflects on the death of Irish poet and Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney.
Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (UK and Ireland) holds 8th biennial conference at the University of Surrey.
BBC Two’s "Pride And Prejudice: Having A Ball" recreates a key element of the famous Jane Austen novel, and features the GSA Dancers from the University of Surrey.
Dr Sebastian Fedden wins Association for Linguistic Typology's Gabelentz Award for his reference grammar of a Papua New Guinea language.
In which direction does time travel? A research collaboration between the University of Surrey and Stanford University suggests that your answer may reveal insights into the interaction between language and thought.
From Stephen Fry to Reese Witherspoon, a long list of famous names have studied English literature at university. Find what the degree involves and how it can open doors to a host of exciting careers.
