Masters in English Literature degree course - MA

Program Overview

This Master's in English Literature explores Shakespeare's works, the social changes of the 19th century, and 20th and 21st-century literature. Students develop research skills through a core module and can choose an Independent Learning Module or a module from the MA Creative Writing course. Assessment includes essays, presentations, and a dissertation.

Program Outline

Outline:

You will consider the context of the social changes at work in his era and in the following centuries. You’ll also examine key cultural contexts, such as gender, race, politics and power, as well as re-appropriations of his work including prequels and sequels in fiction and drama. Social and political change will also provide the framework for your analysis of literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. This is your opportunity to explore in depth a topic that reflects your academic interest.

Core modules

• Major Project for Masters Stage
• Shakespeare and Society
• Revolution and Reform in the Long Nineteenth Century
• Twentieth and Twenty First Century Fiction and Social Change
• Research Methods - English Literature

Assessment:

Assessment includes a combination of essays, critical reviews and presentations, as well as a 15,000-word dissertation. You can get advice on essay writing at consultation workshops which are built into the course.

Careers:

Our MA English Literature will give you the higher-levels skills to stand out in today’s competitive job market. If you are a teacher, you could study with us to update your knowledge and further your existing career, or even move into another discipline. Or, if you are looking to move on to an academic post, this course will give you the research skills you will need for your future career. Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD English Literature or PhD English Language and Linguistics. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25)

£10,600 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.

Tuition fees for international students (2024/25)

£16,700 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) Tuition fees for international students (2024/25) £16,700 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.

Additional costs

Additional costs Various optional trips £10-250