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English Literary Studies (Postcolonial and World Literature)

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MA On-Campus Full-time 1 September find out find out

About English Literary Studies (Postcolonial and World Literature), MA - at University of Southampton

Explore postcolonialism and world literature with a master's degree at the University of Southampton. Our course gives you the chance to specialise in postcolonial and world literary culture, covering topics such as legacies of colonialism and imperialism, aftermath of decolonisation, relationship between gender and nationalism and fault lines in postcolonial national narratives.

On completion of the course, you'll be ready for a career in teaching, librarianship, museums and galleries, publishing or heritage.

You'll get the chance to carry out advanced research and independent critical thinking, and to make effective use of archives, manuscripts, and research libraries.This pathway is linked to the Southampton Centre for Imperial and Postcolonial Studies. This group brings together academics, writers and research students to explore the practices, experiences and legacies of imperial power in a global setting, from the early-modern period to the present. The centre also hosts events including seminars, workshops and conferences.


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