MA in English Studies
offered by The University of Sheffield

MA in English Studies
at
The University of Sheffield
Overview

Our MA in English Studies allows you to develop your knowledge of literature and literary linguistics from wherever you are in the world

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

What are the course deliverables?

Graduates should demonstrate the ability to critically analyze and interpret various forms of literary texts, including poetry, prose, drama, and non-fiction, across different historical periods and cultural contexts
Students should develop advanced research skills, including the ability to formulate research questions, conduct scholarly inquiry using primary and secondary sources, and present findings effectively in both written and oral formats
Graduates should be able to situate literary texts within their historical, social, and cultural contexts, understanding how literature reflects and shapes broader cultural narratives and identities
Mastery of English language skills, including advanced proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with attention to nuances of style, tone, and rhetoric
Preparation for careers in academia, publishing, journalism, education, cultural institutions, and other fields, with an understanding of the professional standards and practices relevant to each

More about this course

The English Studies MA course is taught completely online, so you can study while working, wherever you live
It's one of the only distance learning MA courses to be offered by a leading Russell Group institution
You'll be supported by our expertise in areas including Renaissance literature, contemporary literatures and literary linguistics, deepening your knowledge of the field and preparing you for research study at PhD level, if that is your goal
To support your learning you’ll have access to a range of electronic resources, including scholarly journals, ebooks, the online Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography and Early English Books Online

Research Methods In English Studies

Dissertation (MA in English Literature)

Writing Identities: Nation, Race, Empire

Shakespeare and Early Women Dramatists

Introduction to Literary Linguistics

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Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
Students may get a conditional offer which means that there are requirements that you need to meet before you can start the course, for example a certain English language score, or a minimum grade in your current studies.