School of English, Communication and Philosophy

We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes which combine the highest levels of traditional scholarship with innovative approaches to our core interests in language, communication, literature, critical theory, and philosophy.

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Courses

Get inspired by our innovative approaches to English, Communication and Philosophy.

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Research

We specialise in a range of distinctive and complementary approaches to language, text, cultures and identities.

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About us

We are a multi-discipline School that values critical rigour, creative thinking, and intellectual inquisitiveness.

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Engagement and Civic Mission

We harness the power of our disciplines to spark ideas and help shape our communities locally and globally.

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Impact and engagement

We apply our research to important challenges that make a difference in diverse areas beyond the School.

News

Double celebration for dementia researcher

24 August 2021

Latest book offers practical everyday solutions to overcome communication difficulties

Student wins Wales Book of Year award for debut novel

11 August 2021

Student award honours distinguished Professor of English Literature

13 July 2021

Watership Down At 50

27 May 2021

Group of sixth form students looking excited and happy as they read their exam results

Clearing vacancies

We have a number of places available to well-qualified applicants.