Discover MA English Literature

Dr Amy Burge will provide an overview of MA English Literature and answer your questions.

This innovative English Literature programme gives you the opportunity to explore your literary interests from the medieval period through to present day. Studying English Literature at postgraduate level opens up a whole host of vibrant and intellectually stimulating avenues to explore. Our unique programme draws on the wide-ranging research expertise of our staff in order to develop your critical and analytical skills in the field of literary and cultural studies. 

This programme will provide a solid grounding in the key intellectual debates within the scholarship surrounding a range of period and context specialisms, introduce you to the latest research in the field, and support your development of the skills required for writing a dissertation.

English literary texts from the medieval period to present day are studied in and alongside their many different contexts – historical, social, political and/or material – and approached from a multitude of theoretical and methodological perspectives, enabling you to develop new and highly skilled ways of reading and interpreting a wide variety of cultural documents.

Alongside the programme you will also have the chance to participate in a bespoke MA conference and become part of the department’s thriving academic research community.

Our programmes:

With more than 600 taught programmes and a range of research opportunities, Birmingham is one of the most popular UK universities for postgraduate study. The University offers a range of study options – from part-time courses and distance learning to microcredentials and overseas faculties. You can explore and learn more about our courses here.

Meet us:

We hold events both on and off campus so you can see and get to know Birmingham for yourself! Our annual Postgraduate Open Days are a great way to learn more about the University, our community, your course of interest and of course our campus! If you’re not able to make it to Birmingham – our regular online Q&A sessions and events lets you chat with current students, academics, and members of the postgraduate recruitment team. You can find out more about our events here.

Chat to us:

There’s no better way to learn more about the university, community, and the student experience, than through our students. You can chat to our postgraduate ambassadors via Unibuddy to gain first hand knowledge on studying at the University of Birmingham.

Funding your studies:

We understand that continuing your education to postgraduate level is a significant financial investment. From cash payments to full tuition fee waivers, we are committed to alleviating financial barriers to support you in taking your next steps on our courses beginning in 2024. You can explore our database to find a scholarship or funding opportunity that’s right for you.