Birmingham City English Research Centre
Tracing English Through Time
English Studies at BCU is a thriving community conducting world-leading research in English Language, Linguistics and Creative Writing.
Areas of research
English Linguistics
Developing innovative approaches to the study of language, with particular strengths in Corpus Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Language and the Law.
Find out moreEnglish Literature
Researching English Literature and Drama, with a focus on the Long Eighteenth Century and the Modern Period.
Find out moreCreative Writing
Cultivating a thriving environment for outstanding practitioners and researchers in creative writing.
Find out moreResearch projects
We are currently working on a number of projects across all research clusters within the Centre.
View projectsOur PhDs
A PhD in English will help you to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs.
Our staff
Our staff are active researchers at the highest level, producing world-leading publications and engaging in international collaborations across the discipline.
