English MA

This course aims to provide a stimulating intellectual environment that will enable you to build upon the interests and skills you acquired at undergraduate level. It features core modules in both advanced critical theory and research methodologies that will enhance your abilities in academic research, writing, and presentation, enabling you to meet the standards demanded by employers throughout your professional life.

Career path

The MA English qualification is a source of continuing professional development for individuals already engaged in professions such as teaching, journalism and careers within local government and the public sector.

On a much broader scale, the programme will also enhance the individual qualities needed for employment in circumstances requiring sound critical judgement, good communication skills, personal responsibility and initiative within the professional environment.

The MA will also provide a sound intellectual and stylistic platform for students to progress onto doctorate level study and a career in higher education.

What skills will you gain?

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Provide evidence of a high level of independent thought and originality in the context of English Studies.
• Demonstrate a capacity for high-order thinking with independent analysis, synthesis and scholarly engagement.
• Demonstrate an ability to contextualise and synthesise various methodologies, theories and analytical tool relevant to English studies.
• Employ a thorough and sophisticated use of academic conventions and expressive style to a level appropriate for publication.

Students should have a good honours BA honours degree, normally with at least half of that Award in English.