MA English Literature

The English Literature MA course at Leeds Beckett University allows students to explore the diverse landscape of modern and contemporary English literature. This course helps to develop skills in critical thinking and also offers the opportunity to specialize in areas that most interest them.Course Content: This is a postgraduate-taught course which focuses on exploring literary texts in the broader context of culture and history. It exposes students to the expansive landscape of modern and contemporary English literature from various authors and different historical periods.Key Modules: The course modules include 'Researching Cultures', 'Dissertation' and among an array of optional modules such as 'Postcolonial Identities', 'Gender, Sexuality & Culture', 'Contemporary Gothic', 'Detective Fiction: An Introduction and a Study in Depth', 'Cultures of Danger', 'Contemporary British Sci-Fi' and more.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue a wide range of careers, stretching from teaching and lecturing, through journalism or public relations, to digital copywriting and website design. It also provides a strong foundation for further studies, such as a PhD. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.