English

Enhance your critical thinking and writing skills by studying abroad! An immersive cultural experience will expand your self-understanding and interpretation of the field as you adapt to a new academic and cultural environment. You will also gain a sense of the political and social diversity around the world, broadening your perspective of the English language, literature and communication.

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University of East Anglia

Explore literature from across the world and across history with Norwich’s vibrant creative culture serving as the perfect backdrop for book lovers and aspiring writers. With the longest established creative writing program in the U.K., you will be taught by experts at the forefront of literary arts at a school that has nurtured Nobel Prize for Literature recipients.

Lancaster University

With a large selection of literature and creative writing courses and a unique collegiate system that resembles being sorted into Hogwarts houses, this historic university provides the perfect backdrop for being inspired and diving into old English texts. A lively campus nestled next to the town of Lancaster provides the best of both worlds — a small English village feel, with access to travel other exciting cities in the U.K.

University of Manchester

This urban campus is the perfect setting for studying literature and is only a short distance from the Lake District, famous for its literary associations with writers and poets. The extensive literature course selection and world-class faculty guiding you allow you to hone your skills and learn new ways to analyze and interpret texts.

Monash University

Spend a semester or academic year taking courses focused on indigenous literature and writing in Melbourne, Australia. In your free time explore the areas art festivals, sporting events and beautiful beaches, in a city that combines Victorian-era architecture and cafes, with touches of the Outback and contemporary designs and skyscrapers.

John Cabot University

Take your studies to Rome, Italy, and choose from many literature and creative writing courses for a semester or summer. At this American university, you will blend the U.S. style of education with every day Italian lifestyle. You can also add an internship experience to your time and gain real-world experience while abroad.

University of Westminster

Spend a semester or summer studying in the heart of London. Your studies will be enhanced with the backdrop of such a historic city, and the incredible faculty and diverse student body at Westminster. You can also complement your work in the classroom with a part-time internship that will give you real-world experience and boost your resume.

University College Dublin

Let the city of Dublin and the surrounding Irish countryside and beaches inspire your writing. Interests in creative writing and literature are sure to be satisfied with a large selection of courses in a location with a growing popularity for English and literary studies.