English Literature, MA (Hons)

Explore all aspects of English literature from early modern to postmodern periods, drawing on our expertise in American, Irish, and postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and the interplay between literature and other arts, media, and science.Study at the University of Glasgow to access the world-class Hunterian collection and Library’s Special Collections, with strengths in 18th- and 19th-century materials, travel literature, illuminated manuscripts, and significant single-author holdings. An English Literature degree is highly respected across arts, education, media, public relations, finance, business, and technology sectors, equipping graduates with key skills like argumentation, cognitive flexibility, collaboration, creativity, and critical analysis. Supported by our careers advisers, we prepare students for diverse employment opportunities.