MA Degrees in Languages, Literature & Culture, York, United Kingdom

Study the whole range of medieval English literature — a dynamic, multilingual literary culture in which English interacted with many other languages and literatures. Read more

6th in the UK for linguistics Times 2023 8th in the UK for Linguistics Complete University Guide (2024) 10th in the UK for linguistics QS World Rankings (2023) Linguistics is the scientific study of language. Read more

The MA in Linguistics by Research is a research qualification open only to candidates who already have a sound grasp of linguistics and some specialised knowledge in the sub-field in which they intend to work. Read more

The MA in Renaissance Literature 1500-1700 is an intensive and exciting survey of the literary culture of the 16th and 17th centuries. Read more

Find your own path through the literary and cultural history of the period. Develop an understanding of the engagement of Romantic writing with a range of political, social and aesthetic issues in the period. Read more

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. Read more

The MA in Global Literature and Culture is a wide-ranging exploration of the cultural manifestations of colonial conquest, national identities, anti-colonial resistance and post-colonial struggles. Read more

Engage in a challenging, imaginative study of contemporary debates in film and literature; create and explore your own balance between these two fascinating fields of study.   The interdisciplinary MA in Film and Literature combines critical inquiry and independent research with passionately committed teaching from world-leading scholars. Read more

Study the cultural meanings and associations of the various styles, genres and mediums in which English literature is produced. Read more

The MA in Victorian Literature and Culture explores the engagement of nineteenth-century literature with a wide range of political, social and aesthetic issues. Read more

Learn about developments in applied linguistics research and reflect on them in light of your own practical expertise. This course is for students from around the world who wish to pursue a career in teaching foreign languages. Read more

We welcome application for research degrees at three levels: MA, MPhil and PhD. Our staff supervise research projects across the whole range of literary periods and genres, world literature, film, literatures other than English, works in translation and creative writing. Read more

Discover how societies and cultures across the world are becoming increasingly connected. On this course, you'll learn how people are shaped by their nationality, gender and ethnicity and explore the global effects of culture transformation. Read more

Discover exciting new authors, concepts and ideas in contemporary writing. Join us and develop your understanding of 21st century literature. Read more

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to work in the publishing industry, while also developing your own creative writing practice. Read more