English Literature, MA
University of Greenwich
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Study different ways of looking at and writing about London with this exciting MA programme. Explore literary London and how writers have responded to the city while studying in London itself.This English MA offers the opportunity to engage with the rich and complicated literary imaginings of London through the years - from Shakespeare to the Victorians and onwards, to cinematic, postcolonial and documentary constructions of the city.The structure is designed to be flexible, with courses taught ...Read more

Study different ways of looking at and writing about London with this exciting MA programme. Explore literary London and how writers have responded to the city while studying in London itself.This English MA offers the opportunity to engage with the rich and complicated literary imaginings of London through the years - from Shakespeare to the Victorians and onwards, to cinematic, postcolonial and documentary constructions of the city.The structure is designed to be flexible, with courses taught in weekly seminars focusing on literary, theoretical and cultural texts. Broaden your knowledge of literature and your understanding of London's role in the world while exploring alternative approaches and perspectives, all within an interdisciplinary, comparative and international context.

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44/279
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81st
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106th
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Bianca
28 Oct 25

It has a really big campus, feels like a university, lecture halls are big and abundant and very diverse. Facilities like the library are big and really useful Staff are also..Read more

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Spandan
28 Oct 25

I honestly have nothing bad to say about the university I love every aspect of campus life and really enjoy my course! The student union and support have been really helpful to..Read more

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An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant Humanities or Social Science subject. Other subject areas may also be considered.

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£11,325 per year

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£17,975 per year

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£17,975 per year

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Accommodation- Cutty Sark Hall- En-suite study bedrooms (Standard- £219.73/wk)

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Bianca
28 Oct 25
Creative Writing and English Literature - BA (Hons)
It has a really big campus, feels like a university, lecture halls are big and abundant and very diverse. Facilities like the library are big and really useful Staff are also...
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Spandan
28 Oct 25
BA (Hons) in English Literature (Sandwich)
I honestly have nothing bad to say about the university I love every aspect of campus life and really enjoy my course! The student union and support have been really helpful to...
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University of Greenwich
University of Greenwich , Greenwich

With over 130 years’ experience in teaching excellence, the University of Greenwich is a top three London university (StudentCrowd...

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University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College, Park Row Greenwich Greater London SE10 9LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich   0.1 miles away
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