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English Studies Top 10

The best universities for studying English Studies in the UK.

Top 10 UK Universities for English Studies 2017

English Studies programmes in the UK offer a combination of language, creative and literature modules, developing skills in creative thinking, written and verbal communication and analytical discussion.

An undergraduate or postgraduate award in English will lead to varied career paths, including teaching, journalism and marketing.

Top 10 UK universities for English Studies

Rank
University
Location
1
University of Oxford
Oxford, England
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2
Durham University
Durham, England
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3
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
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4
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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5
University of Warwick
Coventry, England
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6
Keele University
Newcastle-under-Lyme, England
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7
Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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8
University College London (UCL)
London, England
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9
Bishop Grosseteste University
Lincoln, England
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10
University of Gloucestershire
Gloucester and Cheltenham, England
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Source: 2026 Guardian University Guide rankings
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