
English literature and creative writing
Dive into the diversity of English literature and discover connections across popular culture and theory or hone your Creative Writing talent with our professional writers.
Live sessions
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Postgraduate Research in the School of English, Communication and Philosophy
Event ended11 November, 13:00 - 14:00
Why study with us
Explore fresh perspectives across the rich chronological span of English literature, or develop your talents in the field of Creative Writing, taught by professional writers respected within their chosen fields.
Top 100 worldwide
Globally, we’re positioned in the top 100 universities for the study of English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020).
Research with impact
Nationally, we’re ranked in the UK top 10 for English Language and Literature, with 86% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
Employability
87% of our master’s graduates were in employment and/or further study six months after graduating (HESA 2016/17).
Our talks and videos
The MA in English Literature at Cardiff was a great preparation for PhD study. The weekly Research Methods workshops and the MA Dissertation helped me to hone my critical voice. Similarly, the vast array of modules on offer introduced me to everything from the first poem written in English to a novel published in 2001. So, I’d recommend the MA to anyone!
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Study in the heart of our leafy city centre campus at the John Percival Building, with easy access to the University’s magnificent Special Collections and Archives in the adjacent Arts and Social Sciences Library.
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