English Literature,PGCert

Are you ready to take your love of English literature to a higher level?

On the MA English Literature course at Oxford Brookes, you’ll explore everything from Elizabethan lyrics to New York stories. You’ll consider social issues such as gender, sexuality, and mental health through a literary lens. Your dissertation will enable you to explore an area you’re fascinated by, with expert support. On top of that, you’ll study in one of the world’s great literary cities.

We are a close-knit community. We prioritise small teaching groups, the sharing of ideas, and mature dialogue. Problem solving and critical thinking are key features of the course. Our staff are internationally recognised experts, meaning that you’ll be supported by specialists in most areas of English literature.

You’ll graduate with a greatly enhanced understanding of English literature, as well as critical thinking and research tools to thrive in any future career.

We like to give students the opportunity to showcase their work when applying for this course. Please include a writing sample with your application.

Our graduates are highly valued by employers for their creative, research, and critical thinking skills. They go on to work in various sectors of the economy including:

• PR, marketing and communications
• NGOs and charities
• research
• teaching
• higher education
• publishing
• media and journalism.

In recent years, MA English Literature graduates have gone on to work for companies and organisations such as:

• The British Museum
• Better Pathways
• the Chartered Institute for IT
• Blue Zoo Animation Studio.