MA Modern and Contemporary Writing at University of East Anglia

At UEA, you’ll study in a place that has helped shape contemporary literature. Based in Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature, you’ll explore modern literature from its 19th-century origins to the present day. Study literary modernism in all its inventive forms, alongside writing that powerfully speaks to our present moment.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MA Modern and Contemporary Writing course takes one year of full-time study. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Living Modernism, Research and Methodology Training Seminar, Modern and Contemporary Writing Dissertation, New Reading: Trends in Contemporary Writing.

Career pathways

With a MA Modern and Contemporary Writing degree, you could launch a career as a: Publishing Professional: Many of our graduates build successful careers across publishing, including in editing, marketing, and publicity Academic: The MA will enable you to progress to PhD study in literature at UEA or elsewhere, helping you establish yourself as an independent researcher Communications, Advertising or PR Professional: With the communication and analytic skills this MA provides, and the ability to assess cultural trends, you’ll be able to launch a successful career in communications, advertising, or PR Journalist: The skills you’ll develop in reading, writing, and research can lead into a career in journalism across a range of print, broadcast, and digital platforms Professional in the Arts or GLAM-sector (galleries, libraries, archives and museums): You’ll be well placed to become a powerful advocate for the arts, promoting public access and engagement

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