Study different ways of looking at and writing about London with this exciting MA programme. Explore literary London and how writers have responded to the city while studying in London itself.
This English MA offers the opportunity to engage with the rich and complicated literary imaginings of London through the years - from Shakespeare to the Victorians and onwards, to cinematic, postcolonial and documentary constructions of the city.
The structure is designed to be flexible, with courses taught in weekly seminars focusing on literary, theoretical and cultural texts. Broaden your knowledge of literature and your understanding of London's role in the world while exploring alternative approaches and perspectives, all within an interdisciplinary, comparative and international context.
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week, learning takes place place through seminars in which tutors and students discuss and develop ideas prompted by set texts and guided reading. This may be supplemented by one-to-one consultations and visits to relevant museums, archives, or historical sites. Teaching takes place on the Greenwich campus.
Class sizes
Lectures, seminars or tutorials are normally attended by smaller groups. Numbers can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees.Students also take part in shared/collaborative modules with students on other creative arts courses, providing a perfect opportunity to develop skills in group and teamwork.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you are also expected to dedicate time to independent study (around 8-10 hours per module per week). Every module will involve further reading and research.
You will also be expected to spend time preparing for classwork such as presentations and group discussions, and for assessed coursework and examinations. You can use our Stockwell Street library and online resources to support you in these activities.
You will also be encouraged to take advantage of the wealth of materials at the British Library and other specialists libraries and archives in London. During the week you can also: Attend guest lectures from industry experts. Take part in employability and enterprise workshops. We encourage you to join societies such as: English Society Performing Arts Society of Dramatic Arts (SODA).
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours, independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
On this course, students are assessed by coursework, presentations, and a dissertation, which signifies the culmination of your studies in a longer piece of independent research developed with a supervisor.
Feedback summary
We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
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