A World Top 25 Department

Posted on 27 February 2019

The Department has been ranked 24th in the world and 8th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings

Published annually since 2011, the QS World University rankings by subject offers a global picture of the top universities in 48 subject areas. Departments are scored according to academic reputation, employer reputation and the influence of their research (measured by how frequently academics' work is cited).

Professor Helen Smith, Head of Department, said: 'We are delighted to have our global excellence recognised, and to confirm our place among the world's top English departments. We welcome students from all over the world, and very much appreciate this recognition of our international reputation and the significance of the research we do, which is central to our curriculum'.