Shakespeare and Creativity

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

About this course

Do you want to explore what Shakespeare means in today's world? Immerse yourself in Shakespeare's works and learn from expert academics at our Shakespeare Institute. You'll also get to work with theatre practitioners at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) as part of our unique collaboration.

Pursue your creativity and your passion for Shakespeare and experience the thrill of producing your own creative response to his poetry and plays. This course is ideal for any aspiring academic, actor, writer, or director looking to explore Shakespeare from perspectives like academic research, theatre performances and public engagement.

Course highlights

Where better to study Shakespeare than in the heart of his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon? You'll have our Shakespeare Institute, RSC theatres and other local Shakespeare organisations all on your doorstep. Teaching on the MA includes content from the RSC, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and the Library of Birmingham's Shakespeare collection.

  • Take part in exclusive workshops from the RSC while learning from our academics specialising in Shakespeare studies.

  • Access all the resources you need at our Shakespeare Institute including a library and study spaces.

  • Go beyond the classroom and explore using Shakespeare for public engagement by producing your own creative response to his work.

  • The University of Birmingham is ranked in the Top 30 for English Literature and Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2024).

    • 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

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    Course Details

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

    Offered by

    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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