English Literature MLitt
University of Glasgow
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This programme gives you the chance to pursue your own interests in English Literature at postgraduate level by selecting from a rich variety of courses led by internationally renowned experts. A core research training course will introduce you to key postgraduate study skills, while a flexible degree structure allows you to select from the full range of optional courses on offer from the School of Critical Studies. You can also add options from elsewhere in the University to construct the ...Read more

This programme gives you the chance to pursue your own interests in English Literature at postgraduate level by selecting from a rich variety of courses led by internationally renowned experts. A core research training course will introduce you to key postgraduate study skills, while a flexible degree structure allows you to select from the full range of optional courses on offer from the School of Critical Studies. You can also add options from elsewhere in the University to construct the course of study that’s right for you. The programme ends with an opportunity to write a dissertation on an English Literature-related topic of your choice. The MLitt English Literature includes courses relating to Glasgow’s significant strengths in Early Modern Studies, Romantic Studies, and Victorian Studies, as well as courses covering the three areas that have specific MLitt pathways dedicated to them (Modernities, American Modern Literature, and Fantasy). This programme gives you the chance to pursue your own interests in English Literature at postgraduate level by selecting from a rich variety of courses led by internationally renowned experts. A core research training course will introduce you to key postgraduate study skills, while a flexible degree structure allows you to select from the full range of optional courses on offer from the School of Critical Studies. You can also add options from elsewhere in the University to construct the course of study that’s right for you. The programme ends with an opportunity to write a dissertation on an English Literature-related topic of your choice. The MLitt English Literature includes courses relating to Glasgow’s significant strengths in Early Modern Studies, Romantic Studies, and Victorian Studies, as well as courses covering the three areas that have specific MLitt pathways dedicated to them (Modernities, American Modern Literature, and Fantasy).Our MLitt in English Literature provides excellent preparation for PhD study and an academic career. The programme develops key skills sought by many employers, including: the ability to find, select and manage large quantities of information confident and persuasive oral and written communication problem solving through creative and critical thinking. Graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in writing, editing, publishing, teaching, the media, heritage and creative industries.

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Sophia
24 Oct 25

A little expensive for food. Quite busy in JMS...Read more

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Emma
31 Jan 25

Many good aspects of the uni. Only main complaint is some of the lecture halls have really uncomfortable seating which makes it difficult go engage with the lecture itself. Aside..Read more

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2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in English Literature or American or Irish or Scottish or History of Art or Philosophy or any Modern Language or Film and Television Studies or Theatre Studies or any other national Literature or Comparative Literature or any other relevant subject

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Sophia
24 Oct 25
English Literature - MA (Hons)
A little expensive for food. Quite busy in JMS....
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Emma
31 Jan 25
English Language & Linguistics/English Literature - MA (Hons)
Many good aspects of the uni. Only main complaint is some of the lecture halls have really uncomfortable seating which makes it difficult go engage with the lecture itself. Aside...
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