students of the school of english
About the School of English The study of English at the University of St Andrews
has a long and distinguished history that is sustained in the scholarly,
critical, and creative dynamism of today's School of English. Kennedy Hall and
Castle House In the present day, the School enjoys an international reputation
as a centre for both academic research and literary creativity. The School's
richest inheritance, however, is its collegiality: we pride ourselves on our
friendliness, and on our common enthusiasm for great literature. Underpinning
the mission and activities of the School, the Strategic Plan 2020-2025 (PDF)
outlines School aspirations, aims and commitment to world-leading and inclusive
teaching and research. Research The School of English has a lively research
culture, which involves staff, postgraduates and postdoctoral fellows. The
school's research work is divided into four groups: Medieval and Renaissance
literature 18th Century, Romantic and Victorian literature Modern and
Contemporary literature Creative Writing. In REF2021, 87% of the School’s
research outputs and 100% of its research Impact was found to be world-leading
or internationally excellent. In REF2014 86% of our research was rated as