DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Prospective students

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About the Department

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Part-time study

Postgraduate study

Books

Taught programmes

  • MA in English Literature
    Pathways available:
    • Romantic and Victorian Literature
    • Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature
    • Twentieth Century and Contemporary Literature
  • MA in Medieval Studies
    (The department contributes to this interdisciplinary programme)

For details of typical units on offer see the programme catalogue.

If you would like further information on the academic content of the course, please email artf-gradschool@bristol.ac.uk.

Research programmes (MPhil, MLitt/PhD)

We welcome and encourage applications for postgraduate degrees by research. In addition to topics focusing on single research areas, we actively encourage interdisciplinary research that cuts across the spectrum of English literature studies, or other intellectual disciplines in the Faculty of Arts and beyond. Joint supervision may be provided.

Research groups

See our departmental research groups for more information on how our research activity is focused within English Literature.

Skills training

You will also benefit from the Graduate School of Arts and Humanities' skills training programme, which allows you to extend your range of academic and professional skills. You may also be given the chance at an appropriate stage to teach undergraduates, and you will be offered training for this purpose, leading to formal accreditation.

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Students in the Graduate School

Graduate School

The Graduate School of Arts and Humanities is the central hub for postgraduate study in the Faculty of Arts, providing support, information and a vibrant community for our students.

Postgraduate study

Did you know?

The Graduate School offers scholarship opportunities and other financial aid to Arts applicants on both taught and research programmes.

Shanyn AltmanOne of the best things about the course is the research seminars, which really enrich my learning experience. The groups are lively, informative and fun.

Shanyn Altman, MA in English Literature