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This MA English Literature program immerses you in both classic and lesser-known works spanning over a millennium of literary history, within a supportive global community of fellow literature enthusiasts. The curriculum explores English-language texts and translated works from diverse regions including Wales, Pakistan, India, Nigeria, the Caribbean, the United States, South Africa, and Australia. Career readiness forms a core component of this degree, offering specialized employability modules that cultivate sought-after transferable skills for both UK and international job markets. English Literature has been fundamental to Bangor University since its founding in 1884, with our faculty including acclaimed authors dedicated to your academic growth. Investigate various global perspectives through courses designed by subject specialists, with opportunities to focus on areas like postcolonial studies, ecocriticism, intersectional analysis of identity, and temporal approaches to literature. The program's intimate class sizes facilitate close collaboration with faculty, while additional opportunities include masterclasses, access to exceptional archival collections, and participation in research center seminars and lectures within the School of Arts, Culture and Language.