The English Literature, MA at the University of Greenwich is designed for students who want to explore the complex literary imaginings of London, from the Renaissance to the present day. You will engage with a diverse range of texts, including cinematic, postcolonial, and documentary constructions of the city, while unpicking the assumptions inherent in your own reading practices. By studying literary and cultural theory alongside historical representations, you will develop a sophisticated understanding of how writers have responded to the urban environment. This postgraduate qualification provides the academic rigour and interdisciplinary perspective necessary to excel in advanced literary research and analysis.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, the programme delivers your learning through weekly seminars, site-specific walks, and visits to London’s archives, museums, and galleries. You will complete core modules including Research Skills and Theories, Literature in Practice, and Spaces of London, culminating in an independent dissertation project. Throughout your studies, you will work alongside research specialists to refine your critical thinking and archival skills. You will graduate with the expertise required for professional pathways in education, publishing, arts administration, and further doctoral research, equipped with the analytical tools to navigate diverse cultural and professional landscapes.