MA Contemporary Literature and Culture
Course Overview
This innovative MA program provides a critical understanding of contemporary literature and culture by analyzing a diverse range of forms, from novels and film to digital media. Students examine how current events and phenomena shape cultural production and develop practical skills through hands-on projects. The program culminates in an independent research dissertation on a student-selected topic.
Key Program Highlights
- Examines urgent contemporary issues like climate change, social justice, and global politics through a cultural lens
- Studies diverse media including literature, film, television, and digital platforms
- Gain practical experience by collaboratively planning and running a live literary festival
- Explores the influential role of publishing, prizes, and marketing in shaping the literary world
- Develops advanced research skills through a self-directed final dissertation project
Course Overview
This innovative MA program provides a critical understanding of contemporary literature and culture by analyzing a diverse range of forms, from novels and film to digital media. Students examine how current events and phenomena shape cultural production and develop practical skills through hands-on projects. The program culminates in an independent research dissertation on a student-selected topic.
Key Program Highlights
- Examines urgent contemporary issues like climate change, social justice, and global politics through a cultural lens
- Studies diverse media including literature, film, television, and digital platforms
- Gain practical experience by collaboratively planning and running a live literary festival
- Explores the influential role of publishing, prizes, and marketing in shaping the literary world
- Develops advanced research skills through a self-directed final dissertation project
