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MA English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MA English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions is a postgraduate Arts & Humanities course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £18,685 per year and starts in September and January.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Arts & Humanities · £18,685 per year

Intakes: September, January

Our English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA gives you the opportunity to study English literature in a modern university environment, while taking advantage of London's rich cultural life. You'll examine literary texts in the wider context of cultural production and relate them to their social, historical and political circumstances. Our team of academic specialists make use of the many nearby museums, galleries and libraries in their teaching. The course will be of particular interest if you're wishing to prepare for further study at MPhil or PhD level, or if you're teaching English and wish to gain a further qualification and investigate current developments in the field. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Research-led teaching – You'll learn from staff with cutting-edge expertise in fields such as critical theory, memory studies, queer theory, urban culture, and experimental writing - Relevant and contemporary modules – Our modules consider how literature relates to some of the most vital questions affecting the world today, such as migration and climate crisis - Gain experience in the cultural industries – Our Work Placement in Cultural Institutions module allows you to take advantage of the wealth of cultural institutions in London and gain crucial experience - Learn in the heart of London – Studying at our Regent Street Campus in central London, you'll be part of a diverse, global community Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027; Full-time - January 2027 International tuition fee: £18,685 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Our MA is designed to improve your research, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills – enhancing your employability and preparing you for further study. You'll be equipped for a wide range of careers in the education, creative and cultural industries, including roles in the media, journalism, publishing, advertising, marketing, PR, and library and information services. Graduate employers named on the course page: Darley Anderson Literary Agency, Moore Kingston Smith, Pearson Education, University of Essex. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Dissertation (Core)
• Themes and Problems in Modern and Contemporary Literature (Core)
• Writing the Self (Core)
• Literatures of London (Option)
• Queer Now (Option)
• Reading the Nation (Option)
• Urban Cultures (Option)
• Victorian Explorations (Option)
• Work Placements in Cultural Institutions (Option)

Careers

• Content writer
• Cultural events coordinator
• Editor
• Educator
• Journalist
• Publishing professional
• Researcher