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Studying English and Creative Writing at Lincoln is an opportunity to explore and analyse some of the greatest works of literature ever produced. You will be encouraged to produce your own exciting work and build a portfolio of writing while receiving guidance from published authors. Lincoln is a fantastic place to study the subject, and is home to the Tennyson Archives, a collection of work and mementos from Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The Lincoln Cathedral library also houses a copy of The Canterbury Tales alongside a number of medieval manuscripts.
Hear from guest speakers and published authors
Opportunities to build a portfolio of creative work
Creative Writing at Lincoln is ranked 2nd overall in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025
Broaden your horizons with opportunities to study abroad
Many of our courses offer the opportunity to study abroad for a semester at one of our partner institutions. This is a great way to experience new cultures and may also improve your employment prospects. Our Global Opportunities Team is on hand to provide support and guidance to students who chose this option.
The English course at Lincoln stood out to me among the other universities as it didn't just do the typical modules such as Shakespeare.
Shazeda Ahmed
BA (Hons) English
Employability is a key part of our courses. We collaborate with the Careers and Employability Team to offer talks from previous graduates about their exciting careers, as well as more specialised talks on career options such as freelancing. Our graduates have gone on to work in a range of areas, including publishing, journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing, the civil service, and communications.
Research
Our research covers a wide range of areas, from medieval literature to science fiction. However, our greatest strengths are in 19th Century and 21st Century literature, where we have two dedicated research groups exploring these areas.
