English Literature MA

Learn more about the literature you love, and introduce yourself to new writers and genres, to become a confident, critical, focussed professional with highly valued skills in research writing, processing information, analysis and in sectors including education, cultural heritage, the third sector, government and the media.<br/><br/>This outward-looking and contemporary course emphasises how literature is embedded in key cultural and political issues. You are a co-producer of knowledge and think about the relevance of your research in the world outside academia.<br/><br/>You are prepared for career success, developing highly valued and transferrable skills including verbal presentation; planning and management of small and large research projects; personal reflection and evaluation; and writing for diverse audiences.<br/><br/>You are introduced to new and emerging approaches, collaborating with your peers to plan, organise and deliver a postgraduate conference where you present original research. The research module cultivates high-level skills in independent research, as well as methods and strategies for planning and organisation.<br/><br/>Graduates of this programme achieve success in a wide range of sectors, including culture and heritage; higher education; art and design; media and publishing; public sector and marketing.<br/><br/>**Visit Teesside University’s website to apply to start in September.**