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English Literary Studies University of Exeter

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
MA On-Campus Full-time 1 years September find out find out

Course overview

  • Develop a deep understanding of literature and media within their historical and cultural contexts, while developing advanced communication, research, and analytical skills
  • Tailor your degree to suit your interests with a wide range of optional modules
  • Ideal for students seeking to enhance their studies before launching a career in fields such as research, publishing, communications, or the arts, while engaging with the department's internationally renowned Research Centres, Research Groups and conferences
  • Benefit from excellent campus facilities, including Special Collections featuring the papers of celebrated authors like Agatha Christie, Daphne Du Maurier, William Golding and Ted Hughes; the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum's unique film and popular culture archives; and the cutting-edge Digital Humanities Lab
  • Study in Exeter, a UNESCO City of Literature, and gain access to a rich array of local resources such as the Devon and Exeter Institution and the Cathedral Archive, supporting your exploration of literary and cultural works

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