English Literature MA

Develop your passion for literature on our MA English Literature



Our MA English Literature provides you with a broad experience of English Literature, from the Early Modern to Contemporary Writing. Each module offers an expansive opportunity for you to engage with a wide range of writers and writing. You will decide your own research focus and be given expert guidance for your assessment. The courses also focus on current critical approaches to literary and cultural texts and offer you diverse methods for researching in the humanities.

* Gain expertise on focused modules that explore a range of genres and periods with experienced tutors

* Hone your skills in analysis, critical writing, project planning, self-reflection, and presentation delivery

* Work in the rich literary and cultural environment of the University, which includes the Sussex Centre for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction, the Iris Murdoch Research Centre, and the Chichester Centre for Critical and Creative Writing, and the cultural resources of the city of Chichester

* Pursue personalised research with close tuition guidance in your own chosen research area

* Open a path into future high-level careers or into further research

You will develop capabilities in focused academic writing, exploring specialist subjects in depth, and the ability to complete guided research work across a diverse range of literary fields and critical approaches.