1st for Research Environment

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One of the UK's largest English departments, renowned for world-leading research which informs our high quality innovative teaching.

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Undergraduate open day

Find out why we're the Number One University in the Russell Group for student experience at our Open Day on Saturday 21 October.

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words

Join international, national and local talent at Sheffield's Off the Shelf literature festival, a three week written and spoken word event exploring radicalism, crime and India.

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An extraordinary student experience

We're the number one university in the Russell Group for student experience. Our Students' Union came top for the ninth year running.

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Teaching

We provide research-led teaching across a wide range of subjects. Our students develop a deep understanding of their discipline and learn to think for themselves.

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Research

We have a distinguished record of internationally outstanding and innovative research. Our research interests extend from child language acquisition to Shakespeare, from 12th century texts to contemporary theatre.

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