MA English Literature

The English Literature MA at Queen Mary University of London is a diverse and flexible programme, enabling students to study a range of periods from the Middle Ages to the present. Students can choose their modules to explore particular themes or methods, which interests them. This course caters to students who have previously studied English Literature, and to those wishing to broaden their knowledge from different disciplinary perspectives.Course Content: The Master's Programme includes both compulsory and optional modules. It begins with a core module ‘Research Methods in Literary and Cultural Analysis’ which provides comprehensive training in research methods and methodologies. Students then select from a range of optional modules offered across the School of English and Drama, encompassing various time periods, geographies, and genres. Across the two semesters, students are exposed to a broad understanding of the field, after which, they undertake an independently-researched dissertation over the summer.Key Modules: The compulsory module 'Research Methods in Literary and Cultural Analysis' equips students with the necessary skills for advanced level research. Examples of optional modules include ‘Early Modern Drama,' ‘Victorian Literature and Culture,' ‘Modernism,' ‘World Literature and Translation,’ and ‘Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory.' Modules may change from year to year.Accreditations: Not mentioned.Future Careers: The MA course is an excellent foundation for further postgraduate research in English literature. It enhances career prospects in fields that require advanced and critical thinking, high-level skills in communication, project management, and independent research. Graduates have pursued careers in academia, teaching, journalism, banking, communications, public relations, and the cultural sector, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.