MA English Literary Studies at University of Exeter

Develop a deep understanding of literature and media within their historical and cultural contexts, while developing advanced communication, research, and analytical skills Benefit from research-led teaching expertise in areas such as Critical Interventions and Queer Approaches, Literary Cultures of the Long Nineteenth Century, Modern and Contemporary Literature, Shakespeare and Renaissance Studies, and World and Postcolonial Literatures Tailor your degree to suit your interests with a wide range of optional modules

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work. Our flexible programme enables you to choose from a varied range of modules. The compulsory dissertation is 60 credits, allowing you to tailor your degree to your own interests by selecting the remaining 120 credits from our expansive list of options.

Career pathways

Graduates of this MA will be well-prepared for careers in writing, publishing, journalism, film and TV, advertising and marketing, non-profit organisations, social enterprises, and education. The course also serves as an excellent foundation for pursuing doctoral research in literature. Those who complete the MA and identify a compelling research topic (often based on their third term dissertation) are encouraged to apply to the Exeter PhD.

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