Shakespeare and Renaissance Literary Culture (MLitt)

The MLitt in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literary Culture is an intensive one-year taught programme run by the School of English. The course offers an all-round introduction to the literature of the 16th and 17th centuries, with particular focus on the work of William Shakespeare. Covers both elite and popular writing, the influence of other continental vernaculars, and the importance of print and manuscript media.  Expert paleography classes are offered within the School, and students have access to unique manuscript materials provided by the University’s Special Collections.  Develop your skills as a researcher within a specific area of study by taking special topic modules in manuscript, print, speech and the editing of Renaissance texts.