English Literature / Film & Television Studies, MA (Hons)

This degree explores English literature from early modern to postmodern periods, drawing on expertise in American, Irish, and postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and literature's intersections with arts, media, and science. It examines cinema and television as key cultural forces for enjoyment and knowledge.At the University of Glasgow, students access the world-class Hunterian collection and Library Special Collections, strong in 18th- and 19th-century materials, travel, illuminated manuscripts, and author holdings. Leading Film & Television Studies researchers deliver expert teaching, enhanced by ties to Glasgow's creative organisations, including talks from policymakers and practitioners. English Literature graduates are valued for skills like argumentation, cognitive flexibility, creativity, and critical analysis, opening doors in arts, media, education, PR, finance, business, and technology. Recent roles include BBC Studios production coordinator, PR assistant, and BFI diversity analyst; alumni excel as TV producers, arts administrators, educators, and non-profit leaders.