MA Victorian Literature and Culture

The MA in Victorian Literature and Culture course at the University of York invites students to delve into the rich and varied world of Victorian literature. This postgraduate degree encourages in-depth study of themes and authors, providing students with a firm understanding of the cultural and historical context in which these works were produced.Course Content: This course investigates the ways in which Victorian literature both reflected and shaped the society in which it was produced. Topics examined include the novel, poetry, drama, and non-fiction prose, and themes such as gender, class, empire, and the city in Victorian literature.Key Modules: The core modules in this course include Reading the Victorian Novel and Reading Victorian Poetry. Optional modules include Literature of the Fin de Siècle, Images of the Victorian City, and Death and the Victorians. A dissertation on an agreed topic forms the basis for assessment.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the University of York, a member of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities in the UK.Future Careers: After completing the MA in Victorian Literature and Culture, students have gone onto further research at PhD level or have pursued careers in areas such as publishing, the media, the heritage industry, teaching, academia, and the arts.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: MA in Victorian Literature and Culture.