Masters courses

A masters degree is the perfect way to extend your love of English studies and take it to the next level. Our seven distinct MA programmes are taught by world-leading experts and have flexible course structures that allow you to tailor your degree.

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Postgraduate taught

Applied Linguistics with TESOL MA PG Diploma

  • September 2019
  • Full-time Part-time

Share your love of language with some of the most enthusiastic experts in the world. Whether your interest in language and language teaching is professional or academic, this MA provides you with advanced training in the theory and techniques of applied linguistics.

  • Funding available
Postgraduate taught

Creative Writing MA

  • September 2019
  • Full-time Part-time

Study contemporary creative writing and develop your skills in a variety of genres and styles. Choose to specialise in either poetry or fiction, or to study both, and explore and improve your own writing through practical workshops.

  • Funding available
Postgraduate taught

English Language and Linguistics MA

  • September 2019
  • Full-time Part-time

This course is designed to balance a diverse range of language study with the opportunity to explore more specific fields. You'll explore the sociocultural, historical and structural complexities of the English language, with the option to study other modern languages as well.

  • Pathway programme
Postgraduate taught

English Literature MA

  • September 2019
  • Full-time Part-time

Our most flexible MA programme. Choose to focus your studies on a particular specialism or to create your own pathway by choosing from our extensive range of optional modules.

  • Funding available
  • Pathway programme
Postgraduate taught

Literature, Culture and Society 1700-1900 MA

  • September 2019
  • Full-time Part-time

This exciting interdisciplinary course examines the key literary and cultural events of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. You can tailor the course via your choice of optional modules.

  • Funding available
Postgraduate taught

English Studies (online) MA

  • September 2019
  • Distance learning Online learning

Taught entirely online, our MA in English Studies allows you to develop your knowledge of literature and literary linguistics from wherever you are in the world.

  • Funding available
Postgraduate taught

Theatre and Performance Studies MA

  • September 2019
  • Full-time Part-time

Explore diverse forms of contemporary theatre with this practical course. You'll improve both your research and performance skills by working with practising theatre-makers and arts organisations, all whilst based in the UK's best theatre city outside of London.

  • Funding available

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Make the most of your masters degree in the School of English - enhance your job prospects through our MA Work Placement module, or get involved in our vibrant postgraduate community. 

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