English Literary Research - MRes

Studying alongside our team of academics you will become embedded in our research culture. You will learn about approaches to the study of literature, and will have the opportunity to study authors, literary movements, themes or critical ideas in depth.
The course has been designed to provide you with the independence of a research degree with some of the guidance of a taught masters. Central to the course is the dissertation, which allows you to explore, in detail, your area of literary interest. You will take part in one to-one tutorials and the supervisor will offer advice on developing appropriate study methods and provide feedback on drafts of the dissertation.

This course will help you to develop a broad range of skills transferable to many job roles. Recent graduates have pursued a range of careers (including teaching) or have gone onto doctoral or postdoctoral research.
Although this course does not offer a formal placement, all of our courses are vocationally focused and will help you develop a broad range of transferable skills.

A good honours degree (minimum 2.2) in English or a related subject
We are pleased to consider any literary topic but applicants are advised to email us in advance so we can match your interest with staff expertise.
Prospective students are required to submit a 400 word outline of their proposed topic at the time of application
Applications from candidates with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.