English Literature MA

<strong>Take your passion for reading to the next level explore important topics such as global citizenship, human and animal rights, equality, and truth with our Masters in English Literature.</strong><br/><br/>If you love reading and want to advance and gain research skills that will provide new directions for future employment and form the basis for further study, this is the postgraduate course for you.<br/><br/>The core modules focus on three key areas: Literature and Landscape; Utopias and Dystopias; and a special topic, such as life writing or children’s literature. Youll study texts – both fiction and non-fiction – from different periods and a range of genres and consider the relationship between each text and the political, social, historical, scientific and/or religious contexts of its production.<br/><br/>Youll gain skills in research, critical thinking, fluent expression, and enterprise, and can add further strings to your bow with optional modules including novel writing, publishing, and history.<br/><br/>You’ll develop skills and knowledge through a range of teaching and learning methods and by producing essays, presentations, annotated bibliographies and a major research project in the form of a dissertation.<br/><br/>You can attend events organised by our Cambridge Writing Centre, including guest talks and live lit jams, where you can showcase your own creative writing and make new contacts in the industry.<br/><br/>The impact of our English Language and Literature research was judged as world-leading in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF2021).<br/><br/><strong>Careers</strong><br/><br/>Our MA English Literature will give you the higher-levels skills to stand out in today’s competitive job market.<br/><br/>If you are a teacher, you could study with us to update your knowledge and further your existing career, or even move into another discipline. Or, if you are looking to move on to an academic post, this course will give you the research skills you will need for your future career.<br/><br/>Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD English Literature or PhD English Language and Linguistics. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.