Department of English, Theatre and Creative Writing

Find out about the ground-breaking and world-leading research in our department.

Our academics are world-class, internationally renowned experts, who bring the latest research into their teaching.

Find out what it's really like to be a student in the Department of English, Theatre and Creative Writing.

Get in touch with us if you have any queries about studying, researching, working or collaborating with us.

Learn more about Birkbeck's professional recruitment service and tools available to help you find a job or internship.

Current students in the department can access programme handbooks, study support, library services and more in our virtual learning environment, Moodle.

Find out more about the MPhil/PhD programmes we offer and how we can help you find the best supervisor for your research project.

Securing funding for your studies will be a key concern and we are committed to providing the advice and support you need.

Our active reading and seminar groups are a great way to meet, and network with, other students, researchers and academics.

Birkbeck staff regularly appear in the media - find out about our recent coverage.

Birkbeck's research excellence was confirmed in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), with 83% of all Birkbeck's research rated ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*)

Our research centres and networks coordinate research, run high-profile events and conferences, host visiting scholars and enable interdisciplinary conversations.

Based in the heart of academic London, our buildings were once frequented by the Bloomsbury Group. Find out about our teaching facilities, art spaces and cinema.

Our specially designed Peltz Gallery hosts guest-curated displays, small-scale performances, lectures and events.

A week of events showcasing the latest creativity and research from Birkbeck's School of Arts. 24-28 April 2023.