English Literary Studies (Nineteenth Century) MA 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Southampton |Top Universities

English Literary Studies (Nineteenth Century) MA

Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

26 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore 19th century English literature in-depth with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton.
Our course gives you the opportunity to specialise in the culture and history of the 19th century, covering topics such as: key debates in 19th century studies; the literary marketplace and its cultures; changes to aesthetics and taste during the 19th century; issues of gender, race, class, science and capitalism; material culture and print culture
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.
This pathway is linked to the Southampton Centre for Nineteenth-Century Research, where an interdisciplinary group of over 70 staff, student and external researchers debate key issues in 19th century studies. The centre also hosts events including guest speakers, seminars and conferences.
We offer a flexible module structure which is designed to give you an advanced understanding of cultural analysis, textual interpretation and theoretical method.

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore 19th century English literature in-depth with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton.
Our course gives you the opportunity to specialise in the culture and history of the 19th century, covering topics such as: key debates in 19th century studies; the literary marketplace and its cultures; changes to aesthetics and taste during the 19th century; issues of gender, race, class, science and capitalism; material culture and print culture
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.
This pathway is linked to the Southampton Centre for Nineteenth-Century Research, where an interdisciplinary group of over 70 staff, student and external researchers debate key issues in 19th century studies. The centre also hosts events including guest speakers, seminars and conferences.
We offer a flexible module structure which is designed to give you an advanced understanding of cultural analysis, textual interpretation and theoretical method.

Admission Requirements

3.2+
185+
100+
7+
70+
You’ll need a 2:1 degree in English literature or a related subject.
You will also need to provide a sample of written work for assessment. The sample should be approximately 2,500 words in length.

26 Aug 2025
1 Year
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