The MA English Literature at the University of Bristol invites you to deepen your engagement with literary texts and develop the advanced research skills crucial for postgraduate study and beyond. This programme is ideal for those with a passion for literary analysis and a desire to explore diverse historical periods and critical approaches, from Renaissance literature to contemporary global narratives. You will be immersed in a vibrant academic community, guided by faculty renowned for their research, and encouraged to critically examine the power and influence of literature across different contexts.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is studied over one year, featuring a core unit in Introduction to Literary Research and a substantial dissertation. You will select pathway units from a wide range of options, including Modernism, the Gothic, and Literatures of the Global South, allowing you to tailor your studies. Through close engagement with primary texts and critical theory, you will develop your analytical, argumentative, and writing skills. You will graduate with the intellectual rigour and specialist knowledge to pursue careers in academia, publishing, heritage, or other fields requiring sophisticated critical thinking.