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English Literature and Creative Writing

Work with world renowned academics, writers and practitioners working at the cutting edge of literary studies.

English Literature and Creative Writing
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The English Department is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading centres for literary research and English studies.

Graduate students at Queen Mary are an important part of academic life in the Department. We aim to provide our students with world-class tuition and facilities, creating a stimulating intellectual environment in which to work.

MA English Literature

Choose a general or defined specialist route. Gain an understanding of movements, debates, and literary practices that shaped a period or theme.
MA English Literature

MA Creative Writing

Develop your creative work with the support of internationally renowned, award-winning novelists, poets and nonfiction writers.
MA Creative Writing
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Meet our alumni

Our English Master's programmes prepare students for a wide range of careers in education, publishing, research, arts administration, policy work, civil service, PR, Creative Industries and charity sector as well as PhD study. Read our student and alumni stories to find out what it's like to study with us and where a masters degree in English can lead.
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