Pursue a Master's degree in one of the top Departments in the UK for English

You'll have access to galleries, archives and theatres to put culture at the heart of your learning. Create your own path by choosing from our different module topics ranging from the history, theory and practice of literature in English in the Middle Ages up to the 21st Century. With the help of our lecturers and graduate mentors, you'll be equipped with the skills you need for a career in everything from journalism, politics and business, to teaching and creative practice.

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Courses covered under this subject area

• MA Creative Writing
• MA Creative Writing (PT)
• MA English Literary Studies
• MA English Literary Studies (PT)
• MA Global Media and Publishing Management

MA Creative Writing
Our Master of Arts in Creative Writing is a stimulating course which will prepare you to be a professional writer. You’ll have opportunities to publish and edit an anthology, take part in a literary festival, and pursue creative collaborations with everyone from scientists to visiting actors. Your fellow students will come from all over the world and bring with them a wide range of experiences and writing traditions.

You'll be taught by practicing writers, focusing on your own creative writing as well as studying contemporary work.

MA English Literary Studies
Our course gives you the opportunity to pursue literary topics and genres from a wide selection of authors and periods, including:
Shakespeare
Jane Austen
Holocaust literature
Victorian print culture
literature and law

You’ll get the chance to carry out advanced-level research and independent critical thinking, and to make effective use of archives, manuscripts, and research libraries.

MA Global Media and Publishing Management
You’ll study Shakespeare, Austen and creative writing, and benefit from practical sessions and placement opportunities. Your learning will include exclusive access to curators, theatre directors, novelists and heritage venues. This master’s course will prepare you for a career in the literary or cultural industries.We combine practical and critical approaches on this course, meaning you’ll have the skills to work in these industries as well as the knowledge to understand their cultural significance. 

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