English
Exploration and discovery are at the heart of literary study at Leicester. Our degrees put a wide range of English literatures at your disposal, leading you from the Middle Ages through to the globalised literature of the present day. At every step you’ll have the freedom to organise your studies around your own interests, and focus on the areas that appeal to you. You'll also love our annual Literary Leicester festival with amazing guest speakers.
Undergraduate courses in English
5th in the UK for English (The Times UK University Rankings 2026)
4th in the UK for graduate prospects in English (The Times UK University Rankings 2026)
Ranked 13th for subjects aligned to English for ‘overall positivity’ in the NSS 2025 (Based on University of Leicester analysis using the Times Higher Education NSS 2024 methodology applied to the NSS 2025 data of aligned subjects)
English: On Demand
Take a look around Leicester: On Demand, our collection of videos showcasing our fabulous campus and facilities, our courses and much more.
Campus tour
Our compact campus is small enough to get everywhere easily but big enough that it never feels crowded. We’ll show you the David Wilson Library, the Danielle Brown Sports Centre and our completely refurbished Students’ Union, as well as teaching facilities.
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