MA English Literature

The English Literature MA course at Coventry University is designed for students who want to study further and want to deepen their knowledge in English literature. This course will give students a solid grounding in the theories and ideas of contemporary literature, and will explore works ranging from the early twentieth century to the present day.Course Content: The course offers you a depth of knowledge and skills to understand and communicate effectively about contemporary literature. You will study a wide range of fiction, poetry and drama, as well as non-fictional and critical works. The course will help you develop advanced skills in interpretation, analysis and independent thought.Key Modules: This course entails a choice of two out of three 20-credit modules titled ‘Traditions of Critique’, ‘Forms of Literature’, and ‘Modernist Movements’. In addition, a 60-credit module named ‘Research Methods in English and Languages’ is essential to study. A 60-credit project/dissertation module is also required, and students can choose to either complete a standard research dissertation or a creative writing dissertation.Accreditations: This course is recognised by the Higher Education Academy (HEA).Future Careers: Potential future roles for graduates include teaching, writing, journalism, marketing, advertising or public relations. Additionally, the research and analytical skills gained during the course may lead to further study at doctoral level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.