MA ENGLISH LITERATURE

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TAKE ON AN INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE AND A LITERARY JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

n 100% of our research is internationally recognised.*

n 20% of our reseach is world leading.*n Our research expertise includes fiction and

drama as well as poetry. n Our teaching is informed by our research. This

means that as a student you will benefit from the latest academic thinking. * REF 2014

Gill Minikin is...UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

Take on an intellectual challengeDid you finish your undergraduate degree with questions left unanswered? Is there an area of English Literature that you want to explore in greater depth? On this course you’ll find a thriving postgraduate community that will stretch your intellect and deepen your critical appreciation of English Literature.

ABOUT THE COURSEn The course offers a broad-ranging curriculum

that spans Renaissance to contemporary literature.

n You can choose to keep your options open or take a specific pathway and specialise in the area that interests you the most.

n The department has an excellent reputation and we consistently rank as one of the best English Literature departments in the country.

n You’ll benefit from our supportive environment which offers small group sizes and individual tutorials to help you flourish in your studies.

n You can choose to study full or part time.n Classes are held in the evening so that you

can fit your studies around work or other commitments.

Apart from making you extremely knowledgeable in your chosen field, the MA provides you with essential transferable skills in research and problem-solving, as well as a greater perspective on things.

Zita Zelei, MA English Literature

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OXFORD: A LITERARY CITYRenowned for its literary culture, Oxford is an ideal city in which to study English Literature. The city is home to numerous bookshops and the Oxford Literary Festival.

As a student you will gain access to the Bodleian Library. You will also find the Man Booker Prize Archive and the Centre for Modern and Contemporary Poetry are both housed here on campus.

I chose to do this course because I wanted the intellectual challenge, and I was looking forward to stimulating classes, lectures, and like-minded course mates. I was attracted to Brookes because of its reputation for being an inclusive university.

The course and the lecturers have made me improve and stretch my own boundaries, both professionally and personally. It has improved my research and problem-solving skills immensely , as well as boosted my confidence. Thanks to the lecturers on this course, and the tasks they set for us, I feel I could now attempt to tackle any challenges or problems.

COURSE CONTENT

ZITA ZELEIMA ENGLISH LITERATURE, 2015

The course is designed to improve your research skills, allow you to delve deeper into the areas that interest you, and carry out a sustained piece of research. The basic structure is as follows:

n A compulsory core module — Key Concepts and Methods in Humanities Research will give you a grounding that will support the rest of your MA.

n Two elective modules — you can choose from specialist options that include fiction, poetry, and drama covering a range of periods from the Renaissance to the present.

n Complete a Dissertation — you will complete an in depth piece of research and produce a 15,000 word dissertation on a literary topic of your choice. You will be supported in your research by a specialist tutor who will supervise your research.

Whatever pathway you may choose, you can opt to take an Independent Study Module in which you can pursue in greater depth a specific topic of your choosing.

PATHWAYSYou can tailor the course to suit you and your interests. You can choose to study a broad range of texts or specialise in one of the following period pathways. On each pathway you will study the literary and cultural production of that period and examine the historical, political and aesthetic content that influenced the era.

We offer the following specialist pathways:

n Early Modern Literature

On this pathway you’ll study literature from the 1500s to 1800s. Topics will include the development of Renaissance print culture and theatre, the history of the body and the emotions in early modern literature, social class and popular literature, contemporary legacies of Renaissance culture, and the work of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

n Pathway in 19th-Century Literature and Culture

Topics covered will include the development of the romantic sensibility, the place of religion in the 19th century, the role of women in literature and culture, travel and empire, and the limits and possibilities encompassed by the definitions of ‘Romantic’ and ‘Victorian’.

n Pathway in Modern and Contemporary Writing and Culture On this pathway you will analyse prose, poetic and dramatic forms from the

Anglophone world and in translation. You will explore in detail specific thematic, generic and stylistic aspects. Topics covered will include the modernist avant-garde, postmodern experimentation, landscape and the search for place, literature and madness, New York stories, and the Irish novel.

I absolutely loved the MA course at Brookes. The support from the English department has been outstanding. The staff have been truly inspiring. It is due to their encouragement and belief in my abilities that I have reached this point. I’d highly recommend Brookes to anyone considering studying English Literature at any level.

Cheryl Birdseye is now studying for a PhD in English Literature at Brookes.

CHERYL BIRDSEYE

MA ENGLISH LITERATURE, 2014

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus

Oxford, OX3 0BP

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HOW TO APPLY

Find out more about our entry requirements and apply for this course by following the links on our course web pages.

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In 2015 we celebrate the history, achievements and future of Oxford Brookes University as we reach our 150th anniversary. At Brookes our academic excellence is underpinned by a history of learning by doing. Our connections and our Oxford roots – starting out as the Oxford School of Art in 1865 – are fundamental to our students’ experiences and our successful future.