MA English Literature in Cambridge United Kingdom | Anglia Ruskin University

Deepen your passion for English literature through advanced study. Investigate transformative fiction that addresses social and political issues while developing research capabilities to enhance your teaching or academic pursuits. Our adaptable MA program offers comprehensive exploration of English literary works spanning from the Renaissance era to contemporary times.

When you choose to study at ARU Cambridge, you'll become part of a vibrant intellectual community renowned for its teaching excellence and globally recognized research contributions.

This MA in English Literature allows for personalization - you can substitute one core module with either an Independent Learning Module or an elective from our Creative Writing MA program. Our three historically-focused modules, all centered on themes of politics and societal transformation, facilitate examination of literature's relationship with social structures.

Through extensive textual analysis within their critical, cultural and historical frameworks, we'll guide you in assessing existing scholarship while cultivating your own analytical viewpoints and specialized expertise.

You'll enhance your abilities through diverse instructional approaches, producing scholarly work including essays, presentations, annotated bibliographies, and a substantial dissertation research project.

This postgraduate program is ideal for educators seeking career advancement or aspiring academics. The competencies you acquire will open new professional pathways and establish foundations for continued scholarly investigation.