Modern and Contemporary Writing University of East Anglia

Overview

The  Modern and Contemporary Writing course from the University of East Anglia  is very flexible. Study literary modernism in all its inventive forms, alongside writing that powerfully speaks to our present moment. You may choose to explore topics such as writing and play, hybrid forms, translation, or global fiction. You’ll explore the boundaries between invention and analysis, between creation and translation, and broaden your literary and imaginative horizons. 

Seminars will immerse you in deep discussions about literary texts and critical concepts. They might also surprise you with creative-critical experiments or excursions to uncover archival materials. As part of a vibrant postgraduate community, you’ll rub shoulders with writers and literary translators at the forefront of contemporary writing. 

Whether you wish to develop your literary interests or pursue a career in publishing or the arts, this MA supports your goals. It’ll help you grow as a reader, writer, and thinker, and also prepare you for doctoral study. 

Career opportunities:

• Publishing Professional: Many of our graduates build successful careers across publishing, including in editing, marketing, and publicity 

• Academic: The MA will enable you to progress to PhD study in literature at UEA or elsewhere, helping you establish yourself as an independent researcher 

• Communications, Advertising or PR Professional: With the communication and analytic skills this MA provides, and the ability to assess cultural trends, you’ll be able to launch a successful career in communications(opens in a new window), advertising,(opens in a new window) or PR 

• Journalist: The skills you’ll develop in reading, writing, and research can lead into a career in journalism across a range of print, broadcast, and digital platforms 

• Professional in the Arts or GLAM-sector (galleries, libraries, archives and museums): You’ll be well placed to become a powerful advocate for the arts, promoting public access and engagement