English & American Studies (The University of Manchester)

English and American Studies boasts specialists in all areas of both disciplines and our achievements in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise placed us a joint second in the UK.

Our undergraduate programmes offer a diverse range of opportunities for studying Literature and Culture from every historical period.

The American Studies programme offers a unique combination of excellence in teaching and research, unmatched in the UK. The programme was ranked second nationally in the 2009 Guardian league table.

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English and American Studies was rated joint second in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. This stunning achievement reflects our commitment to excellence in traditional research strengths as well as our expansion into new areas. EAS at Manchester has one of the richest and most diverse research cultures in the country. We are especially keen that our postgraduates should benefit from the unique experience we offer.

Study at Manchester

English and American Studies offer undergraduate programmes in both English Literature and American Studies. Find out more here. We offer postgraduate students specialised teaching and supervision from experts in their field, world-class research resources and a stimulating intellectual environment.

Research

There are several research centres linked with EAS including:

Literature Live and Colm Tóibín Public Events

At each of these unique events, a well-known author is invited to speak about their work and give selected readings to a public audience. Find out more about these events.

Explore our Research pages for the latest information on forthcoming seminars and research events.

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