English Literature (F88) MA

Our MA in English Literature introduces you to studying literature, poetry, drama and prose in relation to culture and across three broad themes. These are literary-popular culture, which includes exploring genre writing, the bestseller and mass literary production.; revolution and literature, in which you’ll encounter texts representing revolutionary social or political change.; and global literary cultures, where you’ll look at English literature as an international literary form. The structure of this masters degree allows you to select options and specialise throughout the first year in preparation for the more sustained self-directed work of the dissertation in year two.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Explore literature as a cultural artefact and a form shaped by commercial production, morality, politics, ideas of value, and histories of difference.<br/><br/><br/>- Provides options to specialise in at every stage, effectively curating your own pathway.<br/><br/><br/>- Equips you with practical skills in literary research methods such as archival and manuscript research.<br/><br/><br/>- Provides the opportunity to design and disseminate your work on digital platforms<br/>