"People are not necessarily up-to-date with their information, and may not know how much English has changed over the years, how it prepares students for employment afterwards, but also how vibrant and connected with the contemporary world and its needs" "you can make a difference to the world by embarking on an English degree and letting your creativity change and challenge the way the world works" ~ Gail Marshall, '#EnglishCreates: Why Study English at University', EMC Magazine

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English creates students with great futures and career prospects that make a difference in the world. Read and watch them talk about their experiences of doing English.
“I use my learnings from my English degree to formulate green energy policies for a more sustainable future” ~ Botsa Katara
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“Studying English … goes beyond the page and into the world” ~ Harry Cooper
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“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
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“My career is a product of having studied English” ~ Bronte Schiltz
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“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
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“Having conversations about books revolving around class, gender, race, empire, economy, has made me an advocate for positive change in society.” ~ Rory Buccheri
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“being able to gather my thoughts creatively, in a way that could connect with my audience, was hugely beneficial” ~ Chris
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“it opens so many doors” ~ Caitlin
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“Studying English provides people with opportunities to discover oneself on both a professional and personal level.” ~ Lucy Alice Williams
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“studying English has given me the opportunity to read, understand, and learn from literature written by people from all over the world.” ~ Ellen Plumbley
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“It has been more than just an academic pursuit but rather, a journey of self-discovery and professional growth.” ~ Melanie Hyo-In Han
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“unimaginably rewarding, and the opportunities it has opened up have truly changed the course of my future for the better.” ~ Sarah
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“English Literature is the space where creativity meets analysis – a wildly expansive, generative field.” ~ Helen
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‘Studying English at University was almost an absolute necessity for me to be able to pursue the career I desired.’ ~ Callum Bailey
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“It truly is a degree which incorporates everything” ~ Mia Thurston
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“Truthfully, I do not know where I would be without English.” ~ Ayesha Gaye
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“Literature is the greatest of artistic forms because it is capable of incredible subtlety” ~ James Walsh
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“I now use [English] in my role as an Assistant Curator at the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool.” ~ Madelyn Walsh
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“The opportunity to explore the world and the whole of human history via the written word is a massive privilege” ~ Melanie Taylor
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“It has provided me with not only a career but has also introduced me to some brilliant people and experiences.” ~ Joe Ward Munrow
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