find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
University of Glasgow: English Literature: Fantasy
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Dimitra.Fimi@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MLitt
Summary
Are you a fan of fantasy fiction? Or are you simply curious as to why the fantastic can be found all around us in the twenty-first century, from videogames and films to poetry, songs, television, novel series, and so-called 'mainstream' fiction? This programme allows you to engage with one of the most vibrant literary genres of the last two centuries - and a major cultural phenomenon of our time.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
You will be supported by a friendly, internationally acclaimed team of scholars working in all areas of the arts, from literature and comics to film, TV, education, history of art and modern languages.
-
Fantasy-related events are organised each year, from conferences to field trips, from talks and conversations involving writers, editors and visiting scholars to reading parties, film showings and exhibitions.
-
You will be a member of the Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic at the University of Glasgow.
-
You will have access to world class libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and teaching/research facilities.
-
You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural scene of Glasgow itself, which attracts major fantasy-related conventions and is famous throughout the world for its musical, artistic, technological and literary energy.
-
Listen to our podcast: Stories from Glasgow – Roll for Storytelling where PhD candidate Emma French talks about transformative storytelling and Dungeons & Dragons.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme involves core and optional taught sessions, followed by a period of research and writing over the summer when you will undertake supervised independent work on a special topic of your choice, researching, planning and writing a 15,000 word dissertation.
Full-time Students
Semester 1 - September to December English Literature Research Training Course Fantasy 1: 1780-1950 One optional course
Semester 2 - January to March Fantasy 2: 1950 to the present Two optional courses
Summer - April to September Fantasy Dissertation
Delivery
All taught courses are 20 credits and are delivered in weekly 2-hour seminars or equivalent. Seminars are taught to the extent that the student members meet regularly with a tutor and proceed through a planned sequence of reading and discussion. The working style, however, is exploratory rather than didactic; students are expected to engage fully with primary sources, to develop, express and take responsibility for their own opinions and to work towards independent argument and expression in their resulting coursework and dissertation.
Optional Courses
You may choose from the available optional courses offered by any of the Masters programmes in the School of Critical Studies; see in particular the courses listed under the MLitt English Literature general pathway. You may also opt for courses from other Masters programmes in the College of Arts (subject to approval by the relevant convener). One course can be taken at Honours level.
Examples of possible options include: Fantasy Across Media Children's Fantasy Literature Realism and Fantasy in Victorian Literature (PGT) Futures: Unbundling the Now Fantasies of Energy (PGT) Creative Writing Fiction Workshop (cross-discipline) Early Modern Mythmaking Victorian Literature Beyond the Human Creative Writing Fiction Science Fiction 1945-present The Tomorrow People: Speculative Bodies and Minds in Contemporary Culture Love, Death, and Dragons: Medievalism and Fantasy World-building
For further information please contact the convener.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in English. Candidates from other disciplines will also be considered. Please include a short statement of around 500 words outlining your interest in the programme. We also require a sample of written work of around 3,000 words in length. This can be a previous piece of work from an undergraduate degree. The work should be written in English. The content does not have to cover a topic related to this specific programme, however the sample should show the potential to engage successfully with postgraduate-level literary studies through demonstrating analytical ability and knowledge of appropriate scholarly methods and conventions. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Are you a fan of fantasy fiction? Or are you simply curious as to why the fantastic can be found all around us in the twenty-first century, from videogames and films to poetry, songs, television, novel series, and so-called 'mainstream' fiction? This programme allows you to engage with one of the most vibrant literary genres of the last two centuries - and a major cultural phenomenon of our time.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
You will be supported by a friendly, internationally acclaimed team of scholars working in all areas of the arts, from literature and comics to film, TV, education, history of art and modern languages.
-
Fantasy-related events are organised each year, from conferences to field trips, from talks and conversations involving writers, editors and visiting scholars to reading parties, film showings and exhibitions.
-
You will be a member of the Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic at the University of Glasgow.
-
You will have access to world class libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and teaching/research facilities.
-
You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural scene of Glasgow itself, which attracts major fantasy-related conventions and is famous throughout the world for its musical, artistic, technological and literary energy.
-
Listen to our podcast: Stories from Glasgow – Roll for Storytelling where PhD candidate Emma French talks about transformative storytelling and Dungeons & Dragons.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme involves core and optional taught sessions, followed by a period of research and writing over the summer when you will undertake supervised independent work on a special topic of your choice, researching, planning and writing a 15,000 word dissertation.
Full-time Students
Semester 1 - September to December English Literature Research Training Course Fantasy 1: 1780-1950 One optional course
Semester 2 - January to March Fantasy 2: 1950 to the present Two optional courses
Summer - April to September Fantasy Dissertation
Delivery
All taught courses are 20 credits and are delivered in weekly 2-hour seminars or equivalent. Seminars are taught to the extent that the student members meet regularly with a tutor and proceed through a planned sequence of reading and discussion. The working style, however, is exploratory rather than didactic; students are expected to engage fully with primary sources, to develop, express and take responsibility for their own opinions and to work towards independent argument and expression in their resulting coursework and dissertation.
Optional Courses
You may choose from the available optional courses offered by any of the Masters programmes in the School of Critical Studies; see in particular the courses listed under the MLitt English Literature general pathway. You may also opt for courses from other Masters programmes in the College of Arts (subject to approval by the relevant convener). One course can be taken at Honours level.
Examples of possible options include: Fantasy Across Media Children's Fantasy Literature Realism and Fantasy in Victorian Literature (PGT) Futures: Unbundling the Now Fantasies of Energy (PGT) Creative Writing Fiction Workshop (cross-discipline) Early Modern Mythmaking Victorian Literature Beyond the Human Creative Writing Fiction Science Fiction 1945-present The Tomorrow People: Speculative Bodies and Minds in Contemporary Culture Love, Death, and Dragons: Medievalism and Fantasy World-building
For further information please contact the convener.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in English. Candidates from other disciplines will also be considered. Please include a short statement of around 500 words outlining your interest in the programme. We also require a sample of written work of around 3,000 words in length. This can be a previous piece of work from an undergraduate degree. The work should be written in English. The content does not have to cover a topic related to this specific programme, however the sample should show the potential to engage successfully with postgraduate-level literary studies through demonstrating analytical ability and knowledge of appropriate scholarly methods and conventions. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Are you a fan of fantasy fiction? Or are you simply curious as to why the fantastic can be found all around us in the twenty-first century, from videogames and films to poetry, songs, television, novel series, and so-called 'mainstream' fiction? This programme allows you to engage with one of the most vibrant literary genres of the last two centuries - and a major cultural phenomenon of our time.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
You will be supported by a friendly, internationally acclaimed team of scholars working in all areas of the arts, from literature and comics to film, TV, history of art and modern languages.
-
Fantasy-related events are organised each year, from conferences to field trips, from talks and conversations involving writers, editors and visiting scholars to reading parties, film showings and exhibitions.
-
You will have access to world class libraries, museums and teaching/research facilities.
-
You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural scene of Glasgow itself, which attracts major fantasy-related conventions and is famous throughout the world for its musical, artistic, technological and literary energy.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme involves core and optional taught sessions, followed by a period of research and writing over the summer when you will undertake supervised independent work on a special topic of your choice, researching, planning and writing a 15,000 word dissertation.
Full-time Students
Semester 1 - September to December RESEARCH TRAINING COURSE FANTASY 1: 1780-1950 One optional course
Semester 2 - January to March FANTASY 2: 1950 TO THE PRESENT Two optional courses
Summer - April to September FANTASY DISSERTATION
Delivery
All taught courses are 20 credits and are delivered in weekly 2-hour seminars or equivalent. Seminars are taught to the extent that the student members meet regularly with a tutor and proceed through a planned sequence of reading and discussion. The working style, however, is exploratory rather than didactic; students are expected to engage fully with primary sources, to develop, express and take responsibility for their own opinions and to work towards independent argument and expression in their resulting coursework and dissertation.
Optional Courses
You may choose from the available optional courses offered by any of the Masters programmes in the School of Critical Studies; see in particular the courses listed under the MLitt English Literature general pathway. You may also opt for courses from other Masters programmes in the College of Arts (subject to approval by the relevant convener). One course can be taken at Honours level.
Examples of possible options include: CHILDREN'S FANTASY LITERATURE CREATIVE WRITING FICTION DECADENCE AND THE MODERN EARLY MODERN MYTHMAKING FANTASY ACROSS MEDIA FANTASIES OF ENERGY (PGT) SCIENCE FICTION 1945-PRESENT
For further information please contact the convener.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. We also require: A sample of written work, about 3,000 words in length. This can be a previous piece of work from an undergraduate degree. The work should be written in English and the content does not have to cover a topic related to this specific programme, but the sample should show the potential to engage successfully with postgraduate-level literary studies through demonstrating analytical ability and knowledge of appropriate scholarly methods and conventions. A short statement of around 500 words outlining your interest in the programme. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Are you a fan of fantasy fiction? Or are you simply curious as to why the fantastic can be found all around us in the twenty-first century, from videogames and films to poetry, songs, television, novel series, and so-called 'mainstream' fiction? This programme allows you to engage with one of the most vibrant literary genres of the last two centuries - and a major cultural phenomenon of our time.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
You will be supported by a friendly, internationally acclaimed team of scholars working in all areas of the arts, from literature and comics to film, TV, history of art and modern languages.
-
Fantasy-related events are organised each year, from conferences to field trips, from talks and conversations involving writers, editors and visiting scholars to reading parties, film showings and exhibitions.
-
You will have access to world class libraries, museums and teaching/research facilities.
-
You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural scene of Glasgow itself, which attracts major fantasy-related conventions and is famous throughout the world for its musical, artistic, technological and literary energy.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme involves core and optional taught sessions, followed by a period of research and writing over the summer when you will undertake supervised independent work on a special topic of your choice, researching, planning and writing a 15,000 word dissertation.
Full-time Students
Semester 1 - September to December RESEARCH TRAINING COURSE FANTASY 1: 1780-1950 One optional course
Semester 2 - January to March FANTASY 2: 1950 TO THE PRESENT Two optional courses
Summer - April to September FANTASY DISSERTATION
Delivery
All taught courses are 20 credits and are delivered in weekly 2-hour seminars or equivalent. Seminars are taught to the extent that the student members meet regularly with a tutor and proceed through a planned sequence of reading and discussion. The working style, however, is exploratory rather than didactic; students are expected to engage fully with primary sources, to develop, express and take responsibility for their own opinions and to work towards independent argument and expression in their resulting coursework and dissertation.
Optional Courses
You may choose from the available optional courses offered by any of the Masters programmes in the School of Critical Studies; see in particular the courses listed under the MLitt English Literature general pathway. You may also opt for courses from other Masters programmes in the College of Arts (subject to approval by the relevant convener). One course can be taken at Honours level.
Examples of possible options include: CHILDREN'S FANTASY LITERATURE CREATIVE WRITING FICTION DECADENCE AND THE MODERN EARLY MODERN MYTHMAKING FANTASY ACROSS MEDIA FANTASIES OF ENERGY (PGT) SCIENCE FICTION 1945-PRESENT
For further information please contact the convener.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. We also require: A sample of written work, about 3,000 words in length. This can be a previous piece of work from an undergraduate degree. The work should be written in English and the content does not have to cover a topic related to this specific programme, but the sample should show the potential to engage successfully with postgraduate-level literary studies through demonstrating analytical ability and knowledge of appropriate scholarly methods and conventions. A short statement of around 500 words outlining your interest in the programme. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
- is …
Not what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Literature or Literary studies, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.
Click here