Alumni profiles

Take a look at what some of our alumni are up to now and find out where a degree from the School of English can take you.

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The ability to articulate myself verbally and in writing has been hugely helpful in every role I've done

Tristan Smyth BA English Literature

Tristan is an HR Business Partner at pladis Global.

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English provides you with the skills to lead, motivate and influence

Liam Hulmes BA English Language and Literature

Liam works at NatWest as a Product Owner.

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English opens so many doors because it gives you so many ideas

Rosy Roche BA English Literature

Rosy works in the House of Commons as a Senior Parliamentary Advisor.

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My studies at university gave me an invaluable grounding in linguistics and in the social application of theory

Gregory Ford BA English Language and Sociology

Gregory is a Breaking News Editor for the Hull Live branch of Reach PLC.

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I use reading and writing skills all the time in my work - in many ways I felt more prepared for the world of work than my friends in STEM subjects

Sophie Smith BA English Literature

Sophie works at the NSPCC as a Media Officer for the London and South East region.

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Get involved with the university outside of your academic studies. These are opportunities to develop skills employers are looking for

Jennifer Yates BA Theatre and Performance

Jennifer is Global HR Project Leader at BorgWarner, one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world.

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