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MA Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture

University of York

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of York

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The MA in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture offers you an intensive and exciting survey of the literary culture of the 20th and 21st centuries.

You’ll be introduced to key authors, texts, ideas, and critical methods from the period, and construct a distinct, individually chosen programme of study from a wide range of options. You’ll develop your research skills and apply these to a substantial piece of independent research.

Taught and supervised by world-leading scholars in one of the UK’s largest research centres in modern English, you’ll gain a foundation for doctoral research in modern literature, as well as transferable skills for related careers in teaching, publishing, arts management, and journalism.

You’ll engage with the wider research culture of the Department of English and the Centre for Modern Studies, and there will be a diverse schedule of seminars, conferences and reading groups for you to attend. You’ll also be part of the Humanities Research Centre, a vibrant interdisciplinary hub which will enable you to form close social and intellectual bonds over the course of your study.

Teaching and assessment

You’ll work with world?leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Careers and skills

Our postgraduates go into a wide variety of industries, from arts administration to law. Many of our alumni have also gone on to become successful novelists, poets and playwrights.

Career opportunities

  • Account executive at a publishing company
  • English teacher
  • Publishing editor
  • Market researcher
  • Website editor
  • PR executive

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 96 1

    9th out of 91

    11th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    160 79%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    17th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    49th

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    164 81%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    16th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    59th

    10
  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    149 72%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    13th

    19
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    61st

    3

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