MA English Literature

The English Literature MA at Cardiff University provides a stimulating and supportive environment for the postgraduate study of literature in English from the Renaissance period onwards. The program is flexible and allows students to mix period study, genre study, and modules in literary and cultural theory.Course Content: The programme structure consists of core and optional modules, each worth 30 credits. Students need to complete a total of 180 credits, out of which 120 credits will come from optional modules, and 60 credits from the dissertation.Key Modules: The core modules in this programme are Critical Practice and Advanced Research Skills 1 and 2. Optional modules may include 17th Century; 18th Century Literature and Culture; Romanticism; Victorian Literature; Modernism; Post-War and/or Contemporary Literature; Postcolonial Literature; Gender/Sexuality; and Creative Writing. At the end of the course, students have to complete an independent study, Dissertation.Accreditations: This course is accredited by Cardiff University.Future Careers: The development of critical, analytical and research capabilities will equip students with the skills necessary for high-level careers in fields such as teaching, publishing, and professional writing. It also provides a strong foundation for further research to Ph.D. level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.