MA English Literature

The English Literature MA course at the University of Leicester presents a diverse and interdisciplinary opportunity for students and professionals aiming to delve into the heart of human culture, history, and society. This course will guide students into in-depth analysis of literary genres, themes, and authors, encouraging them to consider literature in relation to critical issues such as gender, race, and world history. Course Content: The course unfolds through a set of core and optional modules, which include not only traditional literary genres and period studies, but also theoretical issues around gender, ethnicity, and post-colonialism. Students will also be involved in a Dissertation where they can explore a literary topic of their own choosing in depth.Key Modules: Core modules include ‘Approaches to Literary and Cultural Studies’ and 'Engaging Humanities Research’, with the latter providing training in key research skills necessary for successful postgraduate study. Optional modules encompass various themes and genres, like 'Neo-Victorianism', 'The Eighteenth-Century Novel', 'Modernism and After', and 'Poetic Language'.Accreditations: Details about accreditation is not provided on the course page.Future Careers: The university suggests the MA degree can propel your career plans forward, whether you are a professional hoping to specialise or change direction, or whether you intend to progress towards PhD research. In the past, graduates have moved into careers in academia, teaching, publishing, librarianship and various other forms of professional writing. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.