MA English Literature

Course Overview Our MA in English Literature offers a dynamic and flexible exploration of literary studies, spanning from the Renaissance to contemporary global literatures. The program is distinguished by its direct connection to our world-leading research and unique archival collections, providing an unparalleled academic experience. You will craft your own pathway through the degree, culminating in a tailored dissertation project with dedicated one-to-one supervision. Key Program Highlights Freedom to design a personalized curriculum across diverse periods and topics, including postcolonial and world literatures. Direct access to unique archives, including the world's leading Samuel Beckett collection and the Archive of British Publishing and Printing. One-to-one expert supervision for a dissertation that can be critical, creative, or archival in nature. Teaching informed by the department's top-tier research, ranked 6th in the UK for research outputs (REF 2021). Join a university ranked among the top 150 globally for English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings 2023).