MA English Literary Studies

The MA in English Literary Studies at the University of York is a flexible pathway to develop knowledge on a broad range of literary periods, genres, and themes. It allows students to individualize the course according to their interest and provides a strong foundation of advanced knowledge and skills, indispensable for future studies at a doctoral level or to pursue a career in the culture, media, or education sectors.Course Content: The content of the course is quite flexible, allowing students to select options according to their interest. The core modules focus on contemporary criticism and research methods, which lays a foundation for the students' knowledge. Students cover a broad period which stretches from medieval to contemporary literature and has the freedom to choose a single period, a specific author, or a specific genre to specialise in. They also receive training in research methods, bibliographic techniques, palaeography, and theory and criticism to equip them for their dissertation.Key Modules: The MA English Literary Studies course’s core modules are "Literature, Criticism, Research" and "Dissertation". Optional modules provided change every year according to the areas of expertise and current research of the tutors. The choices range from 'Medieval Literature' to 'Enlightenment and Romantic Literature', 'Victorian Literature', 'Modern Literature', and 'Contemporary Literature'.Future Careers: Completing an MA in English Literary Studies provides graduates with a range of skills that employers seek, including advanced research, critical thinking, complex analysis, and precise communication. Graduates can successfully pursue careers in teaching, journalism, publishing, and Arts management or even academic research and PhD study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.