We belong to the interdisciplinary'School of Literature and Languages, which has research-active staff in English literature, film studies, translation studies, theoretical and applied linguistics, and literary and cultural studies as well as creative writing. Our research in modern and contemporary writing includes both literary-critical and creative work. In particular, we explore: The work of living writers, The tradition and future of innovative writing, The environment and climate change, The nature of publishing as an innovative and radical political enterprise, Literature and the body. Our diverse mix of subject specialities mean that we are a vibrant and imaginative community with lots of opportunity for intellectual exchange.<br><br>Youll be assigned two supervisors who will meet with you regularly to read and discuss your work and make sure youre on track. For us, writing is essential for understanding and developing new perspectives, so youll be submitting written work right from the start of your course. In your first year, youll refine your research proposal and plan the structure of your work with the support of your supervisors. As you go into your second and third year, youll work more independently, and your supervisors will guide you on how to present at conferences and get your work published.