Masters Degrees (Fantasy Literature)

Our MA English Literature is an open and flexible programme designed to give you the possibility of exploring the full diversity of English literature. Read more

Are you a fan of fantasy fiction? Or are you simply curious as to why the fantastic can be found all around us in the 21st century, from videogames and films to poetry, songs, television, novel series, and so-called 'mainstream' fiction? This programme allows you to engage with one of the most vibrant literary genres of the last two centuries - and a major cultural phenomenon of our time. Read more

This programme gives you the chance to pursue your own interests in English Literature at postgraduate level across a rich variety of courses led by internationally renowned experts. Read more

From picturebooks to young adult literature, classic works to contemporary prize-winners, explore the artistry of literature for children and young adults. Read more

The Masters focuses on the art and culture of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. a period of radical change and rancorous turmoil during which writers and artists forged works and ideals that continue to exert profound influences over the ways in which we think about our environments, selves and societies. Read more

Storytelling is part of every culture and reveals much about a person’s lived experience, values and aspirations within a given time. Read more

Combine the literary theory of science fiction and fantasy with the study of their language and rhetoric, their various forms and subgenres and their place in the publishing industry on this interdisciplinary Masters course. Read more

Whether you simply enjoy Victorian literature or are looking to prepare for further research, the Victorian Literature pathway provides a comprehensive training in nineteenth-century literature and culture. Read more

Nurture your creativity with engaged critical study and analysis of literature for children and young adults. Transformative works from folklore, fantasy, nonfiction, poetry, and realism set rich contexts to your developing vision and voice. Read more

Fantasy. Science fiction. Horror. Mystery. Young adult. Become a genre fiction author with our  Online Master of Fine Arts in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing. Read more

This MA programme is a 180 credit course. Overall, the dissertation is worth 1/3 of your final mark, the Authors take-home exam is worth another 1/3, and the course essays for Contexts and Options make up the final 1/3 of the final degree classification. Read more

Our researchers are internationally recognised experts in their fields, with three quarters of their research rated world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised in the latest Research Assessment Exercise. Read more

 Develop your writing in a supportive and creative environment, with tips from our team of professional writers on how to improve your technique and get published. Read more

Harness the power of language and develop your distinctive voice as a writer.  It was Hull where Philip Larkin lived and worked at the University's Bryon Jones Library for 30 years, writing most of his best work. Read more