English Literature

This course is ideal if your interests range across several historical periods and areas of study. It gives you the freedom to explore a wide range of themes and subjects and asks fundamental questions about the nature of literature.

Your compulsory module, The Production of Texts in Contexts examines a broad span of literature from a variety of historic periods. You'll also explore how innovations in printing and publishing affect writing, and the ways in which authorial identities and practices reflect political and social changes. The module is taught by 10 to 11 different staff members, each of whom presents a topic related to their own particular interests and specialisms.

You can choose your remaining modules from those offered by the Department of English. You can also take one MA module offered by another school in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, or by other colleges of the University of London.

Our London location means you’ll also have the wealth of London’s literary culture on your doorstep: our MA makes the most of this advantage, ensuring you explore the city’s galleries, libraries and other cultural institutions.

Structure

• Four assessed modules
• One non-assessed research training module
• A 15,000-word dissertation

You might incur a small travel cost (eg travelcard) for the research training module as it involves visits to archives, museums and galleries. You may also want to buy your own copies of books, although they can all be borrowed from the library for free.