English Literature, American Studies & Creative Writing, MA by Research / PhD

Our MA by Research and PhD programme allows you to choose your specialism in English Literature, American Studies or Creative Writing (any form and genre). We welcome proposals in any subject area, but our team has specific expertise in the following fields:

Literature and American studies

• Modern and contemporary British fiction and/or poetry
• Literature in translation
• Theatre history and drama
• American and African American literature, cultural history, protest and folk music
• The Black Atlantic
• Literatures of slavery
• Race and literature
• Postcolonial studies
• Science fiction and Politics
• The graphic novel
• Unreliable narration
• Ecocriticism and literature
• Literature for children and young adults

Creative writing

• Short story writing
• Poetry
• Novel writing
• Screenwriting and playwriting
• Life-writing and creative non-fiction
• Hybrid and experimental writing
• Representations of mental health
• Writing for children and young adults
• Historical fiction
• Science fiction and fantasy

The Creative Writing MA by Research / PhD involves creative practice.

4-year Degree from Government University / Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 (C+) (Above Average) on the 4 point scale or 3/5 (70-75%) (C) (Good+) on the 5 point scale

Associate Degree AND2-year Degree from Government University / Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 (C+) (Above Average) on the 4 point scale or 3/5 (70-75%) (C) (Good+) on the 5 point scale