School of English
Communication with impact is at the heart of who we are and everything we do.
About the school
The School of English is a vibrant, inclusive community of expert practitioners and researchers, working together to make a difference locally and globally, through performative, written and spoken communication.
Based in a city known for innovation, our staff and students thrive in a dynamic learning environment. From a city rich with cultural opportunity and creative energy to the sector leading facilities on campus, our Oxford Road campus sits at the centre of it all.
Many of our disciplines are based in Grosvenor East; a purpose-built facility that offers TV and radio studios, a language resource centre, a 180-seater theatre, a café and the Manchester Poetry Library — a public space for inspiration and connection.
Whether you’re exploring literature, crafting stories, analysing language, or performing on stage, we champion interdisciplinary collaboration, student-centred learning, and a commitment to inclusion, care, and creativity.
The school specialises in:
- Creative Writing
- Film and Media
- Journalism
- Languages
- Linguistics and TESOL
- Literature
- Performance
- Publishing
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Manchester
Manchester: A city of literature and learning
We are proud to be based in a city that has dual UNESCO status as a City of Literature and City of Life Long Learning, both of which provide fantastic opportunities for our staff and students.
Our specialist centres
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Manchester Writing School
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Manchester School of Theatre
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English Language Centre
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Our people
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Our people: School of English
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Our research strengths
We are one of the top modern universities for research quality. In English 70% of our research impact is rated as world-leading, and we’re ranked 8th out of 92 for research power in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Our staff from all disciplines are actively engaged in research, including performance, linguistics and media. Find out more about our research groups below.
