English Literature

The MA English Literature at Cardiff Met is a rewarding taught degree which takes you on an exhilarating literary journey from the sixteenth century to the present day.

Taught by leading scholars, our MA draws on research expertise which ranges from Shakespeare to contemporary prize-winning authors. Our modules explore diverse literary forms and delve into subjects such as literary adaptation, the politics of genre fiction, the depiction of landscape, the representation of gender and sexuality, and the city as a literary space. English Literature content is supported by two skills modules, Research Methods and Literary and Critical Theory, which give you the tools needed to make the leap to postgraduate study and encourage your development as critical thinker and researcher. The dissertation gives you the flexibility to pursue your own research interests with the support and encouragement of a supervisor.

The MA English Literature will provide you with opportunities to indulge your passion and expand your knowledge of literature across the centuries. The course aims to support you while you develop and hone your critical writing and research skills, all of which are transferable to a range of industries. You can study our MA for professional development purposes to enhance your career and to increase your employability in the creative arts, education, and heritage sectors. This postgraduate degree will also help you to specialise in an area of literary study which can pave the way for doctoral study.

Our wider academic community is dynamic so you will also have the chance to take part in additional activities which can include, but are not limited to, open mics, guest speakers, writing retreats, archive and museum visits, poetry readings and more.

The MA English Literature is designed to be inclusive and flexible. It can be studied either full or part-time and classes are scheduled in the evenings and select weekends, allowing you to combine study with other commitments.

You may also be interested in our MA Creative Writing or MA English Literature & Creative Writing programmes.

Possible exit points - MA/PgD/PgC