MRes English Literature in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom | Northumbria University

This research-intensive Masters program in English Literature is taught by globally renowned scholars. You'll collaborate with innovative, research-driven faculty to advance contemporary literary criticism. Our English division within the Humanities Department features dynamic interdisciplinary research groups, with specialized expertise in Early Modern studies, the Long Eighteenth Century, Modernism, Gender studies, and Popular Culture. The program allows you to explore your academic passions through a 20,000-word dissertation. Past MRes projects have covered diverse topics such as feminist analyses of the Tomb Raider series, investigations into women's medical writings from the 1700s, and studies of themes of loss in Joseph Conrad's works. Whether pursuing literary passion or professional growth, the MRes develops valuable skills in communication, self-direction, and project coordination.

Ideal for future PhD candidates, the MRes also equips students for research careers beyond academia, preparing them for roles in public service, professional sectors, and various industries. This qualification can boost career advancement in fields like education, research professions, cultural institutions, policy development, and management. Helen Maria Storey, a returning student at Northumbria, reflects: "The university's support and faculty encouragement were instrumental in my achievements."