The English Literature MA at the University of Leicester offers you an unparalleled opportunity to delve deeply into the vast landscape of English literary studies, spanning over 700 years of writing. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those with a passion for literature who wish to refine their critical and analytical skills, exploring diverse periods from medieval texts to contemporary global fiction. You will engage with key literary concepts, develop sophisticated research methodologies, and prepare for advanced academic or professional pursuits in a field that continues to shape cultural understanding and discourse.
This full-time, one-year Master's degree is studied on campus, providing an immersive academic environment. You will build your expertise through core modules in Research Methods and Writing Skills, alongside Textual Cultures, and have the flexibility to choose a dissertation or an extended dissertation option. With a rich selection of specialist option modules covering everything from ghost stories and Victorian lives to North American Indigenous literatures and eco-fiction, you will tailor your studies to your specific interests. You will graduate with enhanced research capabilities, a nuanced understanding of literary history, and the critical acumen valued in careers across publishing, education, and cultural heritage.