The MA in English Literary Studies at Queen's University Belfast is designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of literature across diverse historical periods and cultural contexts. You will explore everything from the earliest English writings, examined within their original historical and digital cultures, to contemporary American literature and culture. This postgraduate programme offers a flexible pathway, allowing you to focus on specific literary areas or create a broad, interdisciplinary study plan, catering to your individual academic interests and career aspirations in literary scholarship or related fields.
You will study this Masters degree full-time on campus over one year, engaging with a broad range of modules taught by a large and expert faculty. A core Literary Research Methods module will equip you with advanced research skills, while optional modules allow for specialisation or breadth. Your studies culminate in a 15,000-word dissertation, where you will independently research a topic of your choice under academic supervision. You will graduate with advanced analytical skills and a comprehensive knowledge of literary studies, prepared for doctoral research or careers in publishing, education, and cultural heritage.