Research

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


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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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Research projects

We are currently working on a number of projects across all research clusters within the School of English. 

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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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