English

University of Worcester
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year English literature and creative writingEnglish language

About this course

As an English MA student, you will explore an exciting range of themes that build on your existing literary knowledge. These themes span a broad range, from eco-criticism to the literary representation of the body. We also offer the chance to gain hands-on experience with the recovery and digital editing of historical texts.

You will undertake a special study of evolving literary forms and genres, analysing the way in which forms emerge and genres change in response to social and cultural pressures. Students will be encouraged to develop new specialist interests and research skills in the context of the interdisciplinary Modern Humanities which will culminate in an independent dissertation. Your dissertation will allow you to specialise in a subject of your own choosing, and work with individual guidance from an academic expert to produce a piece of ambitious literary research.

Key features

  • Specialise in your chosen subject within the interdisciplinary environment of the modern Humanities

  • Study the complexity and evolution of literary genres

  • Study exciting contemporary themes such as the relationship between literature and medical science

  • Develop your research skills to postgraduate standard, equipping you for professional research or application for doctoral study

  • Gain relevant work experience while you study

  • Join the thriving research culture of the School of Humanities and gain experience presenting your work at a postgraduate conference

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Worcester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Worcester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, English language

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    University of Worcester

    Worcester

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