MA English Literary Studies (Postcolonial and World Literatures)
Explore postcolonialism and world literature with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton.
Our course gives you the chance to specialise in postcolonial and world literary culture, covering topics such as:
On completion of the course, you’ll be ready for a career in teaching, librarianship, museums and galleries, publishing or heritage.
You’ll get the chance to carry out advanced research and independent critical thinking, and to make effective use of archives, manuscripts, and research libraries.
This pathway is linked to the Southampton Centre for Imperial and Postcolonial Studies. This group brings together academics, writers and research students to explore the practices, experiences and legacies of imperial power in a global setting, from the early-modern period to the present. The centre also hosts events including seminars, workshops and conferences.
We offer a flexible module structure which is designed to give you an advanced understanding of cultural analysis, textual interpretation and theoretical method.
You’ll explore the interrelations of text, theory and culture across the field of English literary and cultural studies. We’ll work with you to:
If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:
Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.
Your course leader is Stephen Bending, Professor of Eighteenth-Century Literature and Culture. Stephen has published widely on gender, identity and emotion in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Visit Professor Bending’s staff profile to learn more about his work.
We offer 3 other specialist pathways on our MA English Literary Studies degree:
If you'd prefer a more general approach you can choose individual modules from each pathway.
Explore postcolonialism and world literature with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton.
Our course gives you the chance to specialise in postcolonial and world literary culture, covering topics such as:
On completion of the course, you’ll be ready for a career in teaching, librarianship, museums and galleries, publishing or heritage.
You’ll get the chance to carry out advanced research and independent critical thinking, and to make effective use of archives, manuscripts, and research libraries.
This pathway is linked to the Southampton Centre for Imperial and Postcolonial Studies. This group brings together academics, writers and research students to explore the practices, experiences and legacies of imperial power in a global setting, from the early-modern period to the present. The centre also hosts events including seminars, workshops and conferences.
We offer a flexible module structure which is designed to give you an advanced understanding of cultural analysis, textual interpretation and theoretical method.
You’ll explore the interrelations of text, theory and culture across the field of English literary and cultural studies. We’ll work with you to:
If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:
Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.
Your course leader is Stephen Bending, Professor of Eighteenth-Century Literature and Culture. Stephen has published widely on gender, identity and emotion in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Visit Professor Bending’s staff profile to learn more about his work.
We offer 3 other specialist pathways on our MA English Literary Studies degree:
If you'd prefer a more general approach you can choose individual modules from each pathway.
