“Studying English … goes beyond the page and into the world” ~ Harry Cooper

Harry Cooper PhD candidate at the University of Liverpool. “It may not be initially assumed that studying famous literary works can nurture confidence, but having applied my growing knowledge of…

“This experience, working with individuals on the fringe of society, was the beginning of my journey towards social work and I am very glad of it.” ~ David Clark

David Clark Adult Mental Health Social Worker, English BA (Hons), Social Work MSW, Edinburgh Napier University. “In 2020 I began a Social Work Masters, qualifying in 2022. Since then, I have…

“My career is a product of having studied English” ~ Bronte Schiltz

Bronte Schiltz Journalist, creative writer and PhD candidate in Manchester. “My career is a product of having studied English, not only in terms of the “hard” and “soft” skills that…

“We think deeply and are armed with the right tools to share these thoughts with the world. Studying English taught me how to get my voice heard.”~ Shauna Roach

Shauna Roach English PhD Candidate, graduate teacher, Bristol University “An English student leaves university not just with a degree but with the ability to critically assess the world around them.…

“Having conversations about books revolving around class, gender, race, empire, economy, has made me an advocate for positive change in society.” ~ Rory Buccheri

Rory Buccheri National Journalist and MA English and History of Art, 2022 – University of Aberdeen;  “As the first generation in my family to go to university, I still pinch…

“being able to gather my thoughts creatively, in a way that could connect with my audience, was hugely beneficial” ~ Chris

Chris Afuakwah MA English, 2015 – University of Aberdeen; Media Officer at Scottish Refugee Council “The core theme running throughout my career has been writing. From modules in creative writing…

“it opens so many doors” ~ Caitlin

Caitlin Dewapriya English BA (Hons) Student at Manchester Metropolitan University “I love studying English because I feel like it opens so many doors into different cultures and experiences, through other people’s…

“Studying English provides people with opportunities to discover oneself on both a professional and personal level.” ~ Lucy Alice Williams

Lucy Alice Williams English Literature MA student, Liverpool John Moores University “I eagerly came to university in 2020 with a passion for English. A few of the academic skills I…

“studying English has given me the opportunity to read, understand, and learn from literature written by people from all over the world.” ~ Ellen Plumbley

Ellen Plumbley English BA and MA graduate, Liverpool John Moores University “My English degree has allowed me to gain transferable skills that will substantially contribute to my employability and that…

“It has been more than just an academic pursuit but rather, a journey of self-discovery and professional growth.” ~ Melanie Hyo-In Han

Melanie Hyo-In Han PhD Candidate in Creative Writing, University of Surrey   “Studying English and Creative Writing has truly changed my life. It has been more than just an academic…