Master of Philosophy in Literature in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

The Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies provides PhD Literature supervision across all areas of faculty research expertise, encompassing diverse literary traditions and critical approaches. Our specialists cover works from early modern to contemporary periods in English and multiple other languages. Key research areas span Early Modern studies, Romanticism, 18th-19th century literature, American and Caribbean works, postcolonial studies, modern and postmodern literature, eco-criticism, nature writing, black diaspora literature, travel narratives, World War I literature, human rights in literature, science fiction, and post-human studies.

Many alumni from our Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies have pursued successful writing careers.
Other former doctoral students now work as academics, university professors, educators, publishing professionals, editors, media specialists, arts managers, theater directors, drama consultants, and language translators.