Discover English Literature and Creative Writing

This Discover English day will give you a taste of the range of opportunities available within the study of English as well as the diverse range of potential career opportunities that this degree will open up to you.

Studying English, creative writing and drama subjects at Manchester allows you access to many themes, texts and theories, ranging from classical literature, and creative writing, through to social media, the stage and even the role of English language in education.

Courses at Manchester explore English literature, English language, drama, screen studies and American studies. Different periods are studied, including Victorian literature, 18th-century and post-war texts, and courses include a range of media, including books, poems, drama, film, and even music and TV.

Throughout the day, you’ll see how degrees in English and associated subjects create graduates with highly developed language and communication skills; a greater capacity for both team-working and independent working; and exceptional critical and analytical skills.

If you’re interested in communication, presentation, the power of language, and the relationship of English and drama studies to global history, politics and business, and the arts, then you’ll be sure to enjoy and be enthused by this day.

Provisional programme

9.30am to 9.50am
Arrival, registration and refreshments
9.50am to 10.10am
Welcome, introduction and workshop sign-up
10.10am to 11am
Studying English and related disciplines at university
11.15am to 11.35am
Individual subject overviews
11.50am to 12.10pm
Individual subject overviews
12.20pm to 12.50pm
Lunch
12.50pm to 1.30pm
Workshops
1.40pm to 2.20pm
Workshops
2.30pm to 2.45pm
Question-and-answer session with English students
2.40pm to 3pm
Evaluation and event close
3pm to 3.45pm
Optional campus tour with ambassadors