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English Literary Studies (Eighteenth Century) (MA)

University of Southampton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Avenue Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Explore 18th century literature in depth with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton. This course gives you the chance to specialise in the culture and history of the 18th century, covering topics such as- 18th century fiction, economics and class, education, gender and sexuality, Jane Austen. On completion of the course, you’ll be ready for a career in teaching, publishing, librarianship or cultural heritage. You’ll get the chance to carry out advanced-level research and independent critical thinking, and to make effective use of archives, manuscripts, and research libraries. This pathway is linked to Chawton House Library, the ‘Great House’ referred to in Jane Austen’s letters, which is now home to a unique collection of women’s writing. We offer a flexible module structure which is designed to give you an advanced understanding of cultural analysis, textual interpretation and theoretical method.

Application deadline

09/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 25,400per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    13th out of 93 9

    17th out of 90 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    150 71%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    10th

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    41st

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    152 74%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    23rd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    59th

    17

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