Course Overview

This course introduces you to the excitement of cutting-edge research in the discipline of English Literature. Youll engage with the latest debates in the field and learn to articulate your own position within these. Exploring different genres and periods, youll develop a specialist understanding of key areas and ideas. Youll be taught by staff with international reputations in their areas of expertise. Well introduce you to emerging academic ideas, and ensure your work reflects the latest research. The department is home to the Ted Hughes Network and the Centre for International Contemporary Poetry. We have close links with the Huddersfield Literature Festival and the Cosmia multi-arts festival of science, speculative, and fantasy fiction. Youll be part of a vibrant and exciting postgraduate and scholarly community, sharing your ideas with fellow researchers at our regular events. The MA English Literature will teach you to communicate your advanced subject knowledge to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences. So you'll be equipped for your future, whether youre looking to pursue a career in academia or use your subject knowledge and skills in a different context.

General Eligibility

An Honours degree (2:1 or above) in English, or a cognate subject, usually from within the Humanities.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.