English

Kent's School of English has a solid international reputation, reflected in its diverse staff and wide-ranging teaching and research interests. The school’s expertise spans from medieval to postmodern studies, covering British, American, and Irish literature, postcolonial writing, 18th-century studies, Shakespeare, early modern literature and culture, Victorian studies, modern poetry, critical theory, and cultural history. Kent's international recognition fosters a dynamic research environment, backed by an ambitious intellectual community. Among its staff, the school also includes notable creative writers, fostering connections between critical and creative writing across its areas of focus.

The Research Excellence Framework 2021 highlighted the school’s strengths, with 100% of its research environment and impact rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. According to The Times Higher Education, Kent’s English program ranks among the top 20 in the UK. The school is home to academic leaders in their fields, with 93% of its overall research and nearly 90% of its research outputs deemed ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Your Future

The writing and analytical skills honed as a postgraduate in Kent’s School of English open doors to many career paths. Alumni work in academia, journalism, broadcasting, publishing, writing, teaching, and fields like banking, marketing, and project management.