Course summary

The MA English course provides a stimulating intellectual environment that will enable you to build upon the interests and skills you acquired at undergraduate level. You will be taught by recognised leaders in their fields who are also dedicated teachers. In the UK’s 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) to assess research quality, 92% of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. The course features core modules in both advanced critical theory and research methodologies that will enhance your abilities in academic research, writing, and presentation, enabling you to meet the standards demanded by employers throughout your professional life.

• A distinctive themed focus on authors and their works from the medieval period to the present day from a variety of critical perspectives.

• Interdisciplinary connections across genres and media, including film, the visual arts, and popular culture;

• Skills training in research methods, critical theory, and scholarly writing;

• Teaching and supervision in a friendly, supportive environment by leading experts in their fields;

• Membership of a thriving postgraduate research community in the Humanities

• Ideal for both career development and preparation for research degrees