English Literature (MA or PGDip)

Entry requirements

A 2.ii undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g. Literary Studies, History, Arthurian Studies/Literature, Film Studies).

Applicants with equivalent qualifications or experience and applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact us for more information.

Months of entry

September

Course content

On this MA English Literature degree, you will study both canonical and less well-known texts from over a thousand years of English literary history, within a close-knit community of like-minded students from across the world. You will have the opportunity to study texts written in English or studied in translation from Wales, Pakistan, India, Nigeria, the Caribbean, the USA, South Africa and Australia.

Employability is a key feature of the MA in English Literature. You can study on modules that are focused on employability, and develop a range of highly valuable transferable skills for the workplace that are in demand here UK and on a global stage.

English Literature has been an integral part of Bangor University since the University opened its doors in 1884. Our faculty includes award-winning authors who are passionate about your learning experience.

Delve into a range of topics built around different conceptions of the ‘world’ taught by experts in their fields. Our small class sizes mean you can work closely with staff on research specialisms such as postcolonial literatures, literature and the environment, intersectionality in gender, class and race, literature and time. You can also participate in the masterclasses, explore the unparalleled archival resources and get involved in the seminar and lectures programmes of the research centres associated with the School of Ats, Culture and Language.

How will I learn?

You will learn through a mixture of lectures, seminars and tutorials. You will also be expected to undertake some group work as well as individual study. On this MA English Literature, you will also meet regularly with your Dissertation Supervisor for guidance and advice.

How will I be assessed?

This MA English Literature degree offers various assessment methods such as:

• Coursework
• Presentations
• Portfolios
• Blogs
• Research posters
• Dissertation

What will you study on this course?

On this MA English Literature programme, you will study the following modules:

• Critical Theory, Practice and Research (20 credits)
• Into the World (20 credits)
• The Postgraduate Dissertation (60 credits) - You will prepare a 12,000-word dissertation on a subject of your choice, researched and written under the individual supervision of a subject specialist.

You must take a further 80 credits from a choice of the following module choices:

• Building Other Worlds: Dreams and Fantasies (20 credits)
• Future Worlds: Dystopias and Utopias (20 credits)
• Open Essay (20 credits)
• Past Worlds: Literature and History (20 credits)
• This World: Going Global (20 credits)

Please note modules are subject to change from year to year, and the above is for guidance purposes only.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the English Literature MA Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

Information for international students

For international students whose first language is not English, the entry requirement includes an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall (with no mark below 6.0 in any aspect of the test).

For information and further detailed guidance on entry requirements for International Students, including the minimum English Language entry requirement, please visit the Entry Requirements by Country pages on the International Education Centre section of our website.

Fees and funding

Please see our Fees & Finances pages for more information. You can also visit our Scholarships, Studentships & Bursaries to learn more about funding available.