The Literatures, Environments and Places MLitt at the University of Aberdeen invites you to explore the profound connections between literary expression and the natural and constructed world. This postgraduate programme is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of how place, environment, and landscape are represented and understood across diverse literary traditions. You will delve into critical dialogues surrounding environmental crises, heritage, memory, and the concepts of home and belonging, engaging with complex ideas in English Literature and beyond. This course offers a unique opportunity to work with scholars at the forefront of research in this dynamic and increasingly vital field of study.
This MLitt is studied full-time on campus over 12 months, providing an intensive and immersive learning experience. Your studies will encompass compulsory courses such as 'Locations and Dislocations: the Role of Place in Literature' and 'Places and Environments: Critical Dialogues', alongside optional modules allowing you to tailor your focus, perhaps exploring 'The Novel: Environments and Encounters' or 'Infinite Scotlands: Scotland and the Literary Imagination'. You will develop essential critical skills for research and dissemination, culminating in a substantial dissertation. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for further doctoral study or for careers in cultural heritage, environmental advocacy, publishing, and education.