MA World Literature in Coventry United Kingdom | University of Warwick

The World Literature MA program at Warwick leverages the English and Comparative Literary Studies Department's distinguished strength in theoretical approaches to global literature and postcolonial studies, providing a distinctive academic experience unmatched in the UK. Within Warwick's English Department, you'll have the opportunity to investigate these fields alongside leading scholars at the forefront of world literary research.
Our MA in World Literature builds upon the department's acclaimed specialization in theoretical world-literary and postcolonial frameworks, delivering a comprehensive one-year program that stands apart in British higher education.
As you prepare for your role as both an academic and international thinker, this program will deeply engage you with global writing traditions and cultural expressions. The curriculum includes a foundational module on world literature methodologies and theories, diverse elective courses focusing on modern and contemporary global literatures, and culminates in a supervised dissertation where you'll explore an approved subject of your choosing.