English Literature

University of Winchester
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year English literature and creative writing

About this course

This course will equip you with advanced skills in critical thinking and analysis by working closely on focused projects drawn from any area of English Literature. There are modules on a wide range of periods and genres. Taught elements of the course cover the critical, theoretical and methodological means to understand texts to an advanced level, creating an understanding of the cultural forms that tell us who we are. The programme explores up-to-date and innovative research skills so you can flourish and become a confident, independent thinker and learner, in preparation for an increasingly competitive market place for jobs or academia. Transferable skills such as the ability to analyse issues thoroughly and communicate well are excellent for future career prospects. They also provide a strong foundation for further academic study.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

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