Course summary

MA English Studies takes a broad and dynamic approach spanning the rich and diverse field of English. Whether your interests lie in literary, film, or media cultures, this programme allows you to explore texts across various historical eras and international contexts. With a wide range of specialisms and optional assessments, this degree is designed to be flexible and future-focussed, enabling you to tailor your studies to your career aspirations. The School of English is home to several major research centres so you will have the chance to focus your study in areas such as gothic studies, the nineteenth century, popular screen studies, poetry, contemporary fiction, games, place writing, and postcolonialism, under the expert guidance of our academics. As well as a full and varied programme of departmental events, studying in Manchester, a UNESCO City of Literature, means you will be immersed in a thriving literary community with opportunities for collaboration with cultural institutions and partner organisations through work-integrated learning. This ensures that your studies are supported by cutting-edge research, current debates and practice-led skills. Throughout your course, you will refine your ability to conduct independent, ethical research, and develop advanced communication skills, allowing you to present complex ideas to diverse audiences in various formats. Whether you pursue traditional dissertation-style work or project-focussed outputs, the breadth of the programme ensures that you will graduate with the critical thinking and research skills needed to succeed in both academic and professional settings. Features and Benefits

• Home to Manchester Poetry Library - Manchester Poetry Library is the North West’s first public poetry library and holds over 12,000 books and recordings that can be explored through the online catalogue, in person, and through the annual programme of events.

• Based in a UNESCO City of Literature - Manchester, UNESCO City of Literature, has a thriving live literature scene. You can take advantage of our involvement with heritage projects, festivals, conferences, libraries, creative industries and a varied programme of literary/research events.

• Industry connections - You will benefit from regular seminars by visiting speakers, a thriving conference schedule, and opportunities to learn from our culture industry partners and community organisations.

• Academic expertise - Our academics are experts, and their research directly informs teaching. They also contribute to the many research centres in our department including the Centre for Migration and Postcolonial Studies and The Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies.

• Flexible and future-focussed - You can tailor your studies to your career aspirations with a range of assessment formats, from the traditional dissertation to project-based work with industry partners.