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University of Glasgow: English Literature: Fantasy
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Critical Studies |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
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 21st 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.
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 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.
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
For further information please contact the convener.
The critical and analytical skills you develop and the ability to conduct rigorous independent study make this programme an ideal step towards an academic career. Graduates from English Literature have also gone on to careers in:
- writing
- editing
- publishing
- teaching
- media
- heritage sector
MLitt
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, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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