English and American Literature
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 years | September | find out | find out |
About English and American Literature, MA - at University of Kent
Immerse yourself in your chosen topics and create a bespoke course that suits your interests.
Why study English and American Literature with us
- Cutting-edge literary and theoretical study: You'll work alongside world-leading researchers with expertise ranging from the medieval to the contemporary
- Teaching new literature and new theories: Explore diverse topics such as new modernist studies, indigenous literatures and decolonial knowledges, global writing and the environment, and the new Brexit novel.
- Make your voice heard: be at the forefront of debate in our lively, confident, and engaged research community
- Join a new generation of critical thinkers: develop your own critique of a culture in crisis and sharpen your critical language
- A vibrant academic community: As a postgraduate student in the School of Humanities, you'll benefit from a lively, confident, and engaged research culture, sustained by a creative, cutting-edge intellectual community.
What you'll learn
You'll develop advanced research skills, which you'll apply to your dissertation. This will provide you with knowledge and skills for a range of careers, including teaching, publishing, arts management, journalism and many other sectors, or a solid foundation for PhD study.
Working alongside world-leading researchers with expertise ranging from the medieval to the contemporary, you'll have the opportunity to discover and expand your knowledge on a diverse range of literary periods and topics, including global literatures and indigenous decolonial knowledges, American literature and culture, postcolonial theory, ecocriticism, phenomenology, disability studies, migration, and rights and activism.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Kent to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Kent
- In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Kent has been ranked 387th in the world and 50th within the UK
- Kent has been ranked a TOp 50 UK University in the Complete University Guide 2026
- 97% of research at Kent was found to be of international quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (an independant national survey of UK universities
- Over 250 clubs and societies including a range of sporting, performance, cultural and faith groups. Share your interests and make lifelong friends around the world.
- Canterbury and Medway is 60 mins from London by high-speed train.
- Multimillion-pound scholarship fund,stunning locations, first-class facilities, and a diverse, inclusive and supportive community
- Dedicated postgraduate graduate and research college that provides extensive support in every part of your study experience – wellbeing, resources, workshops and career preparation.