Research across Creative Arts, Culture and Communication

Research in the school encompasses creative writing, literary studies, liberal arts, theatre studies, film, television, digital media, journalism, language teaching, language learning and identity.

There are several research projects in each of these subject areas as well as centres, networks and institutes that support their work.

Creative writing research

Creative Writing at Birkbeck is internationally renowned for its practice-led research, impact and innovation. Find out more.

English and Liberal Arts research

Research in this subject area looks back to the Middle Ages and forward to the future, encompassing creative writing, cultural history, literary studies and theatre studies.

Film, Media and Journalism Research

Our research combines both historical research and contemporary explorations of our rapidly-changing media landscapes. Find out more.

Languages and Linguistics Research

See how we research issues related to language teaching and learning, identity, migration, and the neurological and psychological basis of language and thought.

Performing Arts and Creative Industries Research

Our researchers investigate theatre and performance from the contemporary to Renaissance periods, and contemporary arts management practices and policies.