MA English Literary Studies 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of York |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Study the cultural meanings and associations of the various styles, genres and mediums in which English literature is produced. Explore a range of different critical and theoretical perspectives on advanced literary study on this flexible Masters programme. Choose the modules that interest you the most, and develop an understanding of how English literature engages with a range of political, social and aesthetic issues. Taught and supervised by world-leading scholars, the course will develop your research skills, which you'll apply to a substantial piece of independent research. This will provide you with a foundation for doctoral research, as well as transferable skills for related careers in teaching, publishing, arts management and journalism. ​

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Study the cultural meanings and associations of the various styles, genres and mediums in which English literature is produced. Explore a range of different critical and theoretical perspectives on advanced literary study on this flexible Masters programme. Choose the modules that interest you the most, and develop an understanding of how English literature engages with a range of political, social and aesthetic issues. Taught and supervised by world-leading scholars, the course will develop your research skills, which you'll apply to a substantial piece of independent research. This will provide you with a foundation for doctoral research, as well as transferable skills for related careers in teaching, publishing, arts management and journalism. ​

Admission Requirements

120+
87+
6.5+
61+
If you'd like to find out more information about entry requirements and tuition fees, please visit our postgraduate taught applications page: york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/

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