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English Studies Pathways in the UK

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Academic English and Study Skills Preparation programmes Master's Qualifying Programme

University of Nottingham United Kingdom

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Study a English Studies Pathways or Foundation Programme in the UK

English studies courses involve studying literature written in the English language, including novels, poetries and even plays.

Literature covered may come from any English speaking nations, so your subject matter may be varied.

You may also focus on your own creative writing skills in English studies courses.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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