English Literature MA
University of Warwick
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MA - Master of Arts

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MA - Master of Arts

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The English Literature MA offers a varied, flexible approach to graduate study within one of the worlds leading English departments. Our department offers options ranging from the Gothic and Postcolonial Theory to Petrofiction and the Anthropocene and allows you to explore these topics while working with those at the cutting intellectual edge of literary studies.Our MA will train you in the study of writing and culture across a range of periods, cultures, and genres. It has an open and flexible ...Read more

The English Literature MA offers a varied, flexible approach to graduate study within one of the world's leading English departments. Our department offers options ranging from the Gothic and Postcolonial Theory to Petrofiction and the Anthropocene and allows you to explore these topics while working with those at the cutting intellectual edge of literary studies.Our MA will train you in the study of writing and culture across a range of periods, cultures, and genres. It has an open and flexible study route. You will choose from a number of modules that address a range of issues and topics in the field of literatures written in English as well as literary theory and World Literature.Modules range from Feminist Literary Theory and Queer Studies to Ecopoetics, the Gothic, World Literatures, and Drama. You will study four modules, two in Term One and two in Term Two and undertake a dissertation project on an (approved) topic of your choice with a specialised supervisor in Term Three.

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Hannah
26 Feb 25

Warwick facilitates study in number of ways and not just with location. The library is the first place of call, with the Faculty of Arts and The Oculus central hubs for study, but..Read more

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Maddie
19 Feb 25

I like that everything is in such close proximity. I spend most of my days in the FAB and it only takes about a five minute walk from Arthur Vick! My least favourite part of the..Read more

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Entry requirements

65% (or equivalent) in an undergraduate degree in English Literature or a related degree. Applicants are asked to provide a writing sample to demonstrate suitability for the course.

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£12,420 per year

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£27,950 per year

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£27,950 per year

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Hannah
26 Feb 25
English Literature - BA (Hons)
Warwick facilitates study in number of ways and not just with location. The library is the first place of call, with the Faculty of Arts and The Oculus central hubs for study, but...
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Maddie
19 Feb 25
English Literature and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
I like that everything is in such close proximity. I spend most of my days in the FAB and it only takes about a five minute walk from Arthur Vick! My least favourite part of the...
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University of Warwick
University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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