The MA English Literary Studies at the University of Exeter offers you the opportunity to delve deeply into literary texts and their historical and cultural contexts. This postgraduate degree is ideal for students passionate about literature who wish to refine their analytical and research capabilities, preparing them for further academic pursuits or careers in fields such as publishing, communications, or the arts. You will explore a diverse range of literary periods and genres, engaging with critical and theoretical debates that shape our understanding of literature in a globalised world.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is studied over one year, providing an intensive yet flexible learning experience. You will choose 120 credits of optional modules from a wide array of subjects, including Modernism, Postcolonial Studies, Medieval Literature, and Shakespearean studies, with the option to take up to 30 credits in Creative Writing. The programme culminates in a compulsory 60-credit dissertation, allowing you to conduct in-depth research on a topic of your choice. You will graduate with advanced research skills and a sophisticated understanding of literary studies, ready to pursue a variety of professional pathways.