
Overview
The English Literature course at Liverpool John Moores University explores the deeper potential of that most eclectic and interdisciplinary of subjects and extends your reading and research into exciting new areas. You will master skills of research, analysis, argument and writing that are both a vital preparation for doctoral research and highly valued by employers.
The MA English Literature is designed to help you think critically about the role of literature in history and explore some of the new directions scholars in English are taking.
The programme consists of a series of modules each within a theme that highlights key approaches and issues in contemporary literary studies:
- Place and Mobilities examine the way space structures our thinking about literature and culture, rethinking terms such as locality and environment, nation and world
- Objects and Bodies address ongoing debates about the body in history and, more recently, emerging theories of the relation between humans, animals, and things
Career
Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
The MA English Literature will enhance your prospects in a wide variety of careers, such as teaching, freelance writing, research, academia, print journalism and the creative and heritage industries.
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Courses include:
- Mobilities
- Place
- Research Methods for English Studies
- Place
- Public Culture and Collaborative Practice
- Bodies and Objects: Materiality and Literary Studies
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Literature British Studies View 83 other Masters in British Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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General requirements
- 2:1 or above in Literature, Cultural History, or a related subject
- Applications are welcomed from highly motivated, non-standard entry students with relevant experience, but without the necessary formal qualifications
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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17750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17750 GBP per year during 12 months. -
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8390 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8390 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
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