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Cardiff University: English Literature
| Institution | Cardiff University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of English, Communication and Philosophy |
| Web | www.cardiff.ac.uk |
| enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)29 2087 4455 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Pursue your passion for English literature, inspired by experts at the forefront of world-leading research.
Our MA in English Literature is a stimulating, challenging and flexible degree programme, taught by staff with an international reputation for innovative and influential research.
We’re a diverse and supportive community, passionate about the subject and with a broad and varied research base. This underpins our teaching and shapes a programme that is exciting and diverse.
We take an inclusive approach, teaching across the whole chronological span of English literature – from Middle English to texts of the 21st century. We also offer modules with a range of critical approaches, from editorial and textual studies to the latest advances in critical theory. Our textual range encompasses drama, film studies, contemporary women’s writing, queer textualities, material culture, and archives. You’ll find that we’re intrigued by the connections between literature and popular culture and literature and theory, and our teaching reflects these interests.
Our modules are led and designed by staff who are internationally respected in their fields of research. They bring their knowledge and experience to the seminar room, allowing you to engage with up-to-date ideas and debates that are helping to shape and redefine English literature for the future.
Core modules in research methods and communication will allow you to practise and perfect a range of essential professional research and communication skills that will assist you on the course and beyond. Our range of optional modules gives you the freedom to develop critical and textual specialisms aligned to your interests and future ambitions.
You’ll graduate with a range of critical, creative and analytical skills, and the confidence to apply them, which will benefit you in a number of different careers and sectors.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Pursue your passion for English literature, inspired by experts at the forefront of world-leading research.
Our MA in English Literature is a stimulating, challenging and flexible degree programme, taught by staff with an international reputation for innovative and influential research.
We’re a diverse and supportive community, passionate about the subject and with a broad and varied research base. This underpins our teaching and shapes a programme that is exciting and diverse.
We take an inclusive approach, teaching across the whole chronological span of English literature – from Middle English to texts of the 21st century. We also offer modules with a range of critical approaches, from editorial and textual studies to the latest advances in critical theory. Our textual range encompasses drama, film studies, contemporary women’s writing, queer textualities, material culture, and archives. You’ll find that we’re intrigued by the connections between literature and popular culture and literature and theory, and our teaching reflects these interests.
Our modules are led and designed by staff who are internationally respected in their fields of research. They bring their knowledge and experience to the seminar room, allowing you to engage with up-to-date ideas and debates that are helping to shape and redefine English literature for the future.
Core modules in research methods and communication will allow you to practise and perfect a range of essential professional research and communication skills that will assist you on the course and beyond. Our range of optional modules gives you the freedom to develop critical and textual specialisms aligned to your interests and future ambitions.
You’ll graduate with a range of critical, creative and analytical skills, and the confidence to apply them, which will benefit you in a number of different careers and sectors.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Pursue your passion for English Literature, inspired by experts at the forefront of world-leading research.
English Literature at Cardiff is taught by staff with an international reputation for innovative and influential research. Our passion for the subject and the strength and range of our scholarship enable us to offer a degree which is:
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Inclusive. We teach across the whole chronological span of English Literature, from Middle English to texts of the twenty-first century. We offer modules in a range of critical approaches, from editorial and textual studies to the latest advances in critical theory. Our textual range encompasses drama, film studies, contemporary women’s writing, queer textualities, material culture, and archives. We are intrigued by the connections between literature and popular culture and literature and theory, and our teaching reflects these interests.
-
Challenging. Staff offer modules in their areas of research expertise. This means that you will engage with new, up-to-date ideas that are helping to shape and define the future of the discipline.
-
Supportive. The core modules in Research Methods and Communication will allow you to practise and perfect a range of core professional research and communication skills that will assist you on the course and beyond.
-
Diverse. A wide range of optional modules gives you the freedom to develop critical and textual specialisms, grounded in flexible research pathways.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Pursue your passion for English Literature, inspired by experts at the forefront of world-leading research.
English Literature at Cardiff is taught by staff with an international reputation for innovative and influential research. Our passion for the subject and the strength and range of our scholarship enable us to offer a degree which is:
-
Inclusive. We teach across the whole chronological span of English Literature, from Middle English to texts of the twenty-first century. We offer modules in a range of critical approaches, from editorial and textual studies to the latest advances in critical theory. Our textual range encompasses drama, film studies, contemporary women’s writing, queer textualities, material culture, and archives. We are intrigued by the connections between literature and popular culture and literature and theory, and our teaching reflects these interests.
-
Challenging. Staff offer modules in their areas of research expertise. This means that you will engage with new, up-to-date ideas that are helping to shape and define the future of the discipline.
-
Supportive. The core modules in Research Methods and Communication will allow you to practise and perfect a range of core professional research and communication skills that will assist you on the course and beyond.
-
Diverse. A wide range of optional modules gives you the freedom to develop critical and textual specialisms, grounded in flexible research pathways.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Pursue your passion for English Literature, inspired by experts at the forefront of world-leading research.
English Literature at Cardiff is taught by staff with an international reputation for innovative and influential research. Our passion for the subject and the strength and range of our scholarship enable us to offer a degree which is:
-
Inclusive. We teach across the whole chronological span of English Literature, from Middle English to texts of the twenty-first century. We offer modules in a range of critical approaches, from editorial and textual studies to the latest advances in critical theory. Our textual range encompasses drama, film studies, contemporary women’s writing, queer textualities, material culture, and archives. We are intrigued by the connections between literature and popular culture and literature and theory, and our teaching reflects these interests.
-
Challenging. Staff offer modules in their areas of research expertise. This means that you will engage with new, up-to-date ideas that are helping to shape and define the future of the discipline.
-
Supportive. The core modules in Research Methods and Communication will allow you to practise and perfect a range of core professional research and communication skills that will assist you on the course and beyond.
-
Diverse. A wide range of optional modules gives you the freedom to develop critical and textual specialisms, grounded in flexible research pathways.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Pursue your passion for English Literature, inspired by experts at the forefront of world-leading research.
English Literature at Cardiff is taught by staff with an international reputation for innovative and influential research. Our passion for the subject and the strength and range of our scholarship enable us to offer a degree which is:
-
Inclusive. We teach across the whole chronological span of English Literature, from Middle English to texts of the twenty-first century. We offer modules in a range of critical approaches, from editorial and textual studies to the latest advances in critical theory. Our textual range encompasses drama, film studies, contemporary women’s writing, queer textualities, material culture, and archives. We are intrigued by the connections between literature and popular culture and literature and theory, and our teaching reflects these interests.
-
Challenging. Staff offer modules in their areas of research expertise. This means that you will engage with new, up-to-date ideas that are helping to shape and define the future of the discipline.
-
Supportive. The core modules in Research Methods and Communication will allow you to practise and perfect a range of core professional research and communication skills that will assist you on the course and beyond.
-
Diverse. A wide range of optional modules gives you the freedom to develop critical and textual specialisms, grounded in flexible research pathways.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University combines a prestigious heritage with impressive modern facilities, on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. As part of the Russell Group, our students benefit from our outstanding research quality and reputation, while enjoying a wide variety of courses that can be tailored to any aspirations.
Academic excellence and global reputation
Ranked 22nd in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2026) and 181st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026), Cardiff University is recognised for its outstanding teaching and research. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), …
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