English Literature – (M.Litt.)

The MLitt incorporates a formal research training component where you will develop your research skills and methodologies (20 credits). You also complete a number of detailed research assignments chosen according to your interests and experience (80 credits), and undertake a dissertation of 16,000–24,000 words consisting of a sustained piece of original research (80 credits). Study consists mainly of seminars, tutorials and independent learning supported by research training.

Dissertation supervision is available in the following areas: American literature and culture; children's literature; late-eighteenth century and Romantic-period studies; gender studies; Modernism; modern and contemporary British writing; nineteenth-century literature postcolonial studies; and Renaissance and early modern literature and culture.

You may also attend lectures and seminars on other postgraduate taught modules (without assessment) with the permission of the module convener.