English Literature / Sociology, MA (Hons)

In this course summary, the English Literature programme offers a comprehensive exploration of English-language literature, drawing on expertise in diverse fields such as American, Irish, and postcolonial studies, critical theory, creative writing, and the intersections of literature with arts, media, and science. Students gain access to exceptional resources, including the University’s renowned Hunterian collection and the Library’s Special Collections, which feature strengths in 18th- and 19th-century materials, travel literature, illuminated manuscripts, and extensive single-author holdings.The Sociology programme examines how societies organise, the constraints they face, patterns of social behaviour, and the roots and impacts of inequalities. A key strength, praised by external reviewers and graduates, lies in its integration of sociological, criminological, and anthropological perspectives.