MA English Literary Studies in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

Cultivate your analytical perspective with guidance from renowned scholars and critics, including our Distinguished Visiting Professor of Poetry, Paul Muldoon
Participate in our four student-led literary publications: Cake, Lux, Flash, and Errant
Draw inspiration from our vibrant calendar of literary events held on campus, online, and in the historic Castle Quarter
Learn near the scenic Lake District, birthplace of Romantic poetry and muse to generations of writers
Acquire professional competencies through literary studies including research techniques, persuasive writing, and presentation skills. At Lancaster, literary studies provide dynamic engagement with exceptional works spanning medieval times to contemporary creations. Discover diverse texts ranging from classical mythology and Renaissance orations to abolitionist memoirs, graphic fiction, and interactive storytelling.

Customize your academic journey

Our adaptable curriculum enables you to tailor your studies to match your passions. Whether your interests lie in Elizabethan drama or modern fiction, you can chart your own course through English literary history and design a personalized degree program.

Investigate various forms from verse and prose to cinema and theoretical discourse – while also crafting your own critical-creative works. Our dedication to progressive literary scholarship means you can engage with contemporary discussions including economic systems, postcolonial theory, and accessibility in literature.

Nurturing academic environment
Experience weekly intimate seminar discussions and regular individual consultations with your dissertation advisor. We actively promote face-to-face meetings with all instructors to review your academic work. Each student receives dedicated mentorship through bi-termly progress reviews with an assigned advisor.

Our faculty members lead their respective disciplines, giving you early access to groundbreaking research. Select from numerous specialized modules showcasing departmental expertise in areas like medical humanities, speculative fiction, and ecocriticism.

Opportunities include presenting at our campus academic symposium. All students complete an independent research project on a self-selected literary topic, supported by expert supervision.