MA English

The English MA course at Aston University provides a comprehensive exploration of the English language, offering students the chance to combine modern English language studies, literature, and creative writing. This full-time, postgraduate degree course takes one year to complete and can be pursued in Birmingham City Centre or Aston University's main campus in Birmingham.Course Content: This course involves a comprehensive study of contemporary issues in linguistics, literature, and creative practice. Students have a chance to develop a broad range of analytical skills and explore a range of text across different periods and cultures. This course also allows students to undertake a substantial piece of independent research. Key Modules: Some of the key modules of the course include Analysing Discourse, Independent Study in Applied Linguistics, Literary Linguistics, Practical Applications, and the Academic English Skills module. Accreditations: Aston University is ranked in the top 35 UK universities and 175 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022), and the English Language and Literature subject is ranked in the UK top ten (Guardian University Guide 2022). Future Careers: Graduates from this course find careers in a wide range of fields including public relations, human resources, business and administration, translating and interpreting, teaching, law, and government. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.