Master of Arts [M.A] [English Literature] From Oxford Brookes University

The course at Oxford Brookes University enables you to develop subject expertise at an advanced level, and carry out independent research projects in your own areas of interest.

Why choose this course?

• A curriculum that allows you to study either a broad range of literary texts, or specialise in pathways in 19th century culture, or modern and contemporary writing.
• You have the opportunity to study with internationally-renowned scholars who regularly publish in their field.
• You have access to a state-of-the-art learning environment, and use of Oxford's world-famous Bodleian Library.
• You have access to the Man Booker Prize archive, based here at Oxford Brookes.
• Oxford is a vibrant student city that has much on offer, including the Ashmolean, Pitt Rivers Museum, and Modern Art Oxford.

• Our Centre for Modern and Contemporary Poetry is home to a thriving poetry community.

Our alumni go on to a wide range of careers in different sectors, including teaching, publishing, NGO/charity work, media production, and the creative industries.ÊEmployers value our postgraduate studentsÕ advanced problem-solving, research, and communication skills.Ê

Recently, Jenny Mayhew, English PhD student, had her first novel published,ÊA Wolf in Hindelheim.ÊA significant number of successful MA students continue into further research and academic careers, at Brookes and other institutions.Ê

The MA course offers an excellent grounding in further study in English no matter what you decide to do afterwards, and provides the research experience and training you need to pursue a successful PhD project.