While we do make direct offers, some applicants are interviewed between November and March. Interviews give us an opportunity to meet you and learn why you want to study English, and allow you to give an impression of your interests and potential. We are looking not only, or primarily, for present knowledge, but for engagement with reading and for intellectual curiosity and energy that go beyond the requirements of your school examination syllabus. We hold a departmental open day, normally in February or March, for those who have already been offered a place. Applications from mature students are considered on the basis of recent evidence of ability to study.
Early application is recommended.
A close study of literature encourages and develops the clear critical thinking and succinct expression of ideas that are concrete and valuable assets in today's job market and are a means of gaining access to further vocational training. English graduates move into increasingly diverse fields, including marketing, management, administration, law, teaching, computing, the Civil Service, the National Health Service, media, publishing, arts administration and finance. Contact the Admissions Tutor for further information. WC2R 2LS, England, United Kingdom.