Modern and Contemporary Literature| Taught master’s

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Explore Modern and Contemporary Literature

Our MA Modern and Contemporary Literature master's course offers an opportunity to become part of a dynamic group of researchers working in 20th and 21st century literature, culture and theory.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in literature events such as the ԰�� Literature Festival and as part of the Centre for New Writing you are invited to their public event series, Literature Live, which brings contemporary novelists and poets to the University to read and engage in conversation.

What our students say

"The teachers and classmates that I have encountered on this course are very supportive.

When I told my instructor that I had difficulties understanding the readings, they suggested that I go to their office hour sessions to have further discussions on the topics."

Nadia / MA Modern and Contemporary Literature Student

Course duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)

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԰�� Literature Festival holds literary events across ԰�� throughout the year, many in partnership with the University.

John Rylands Library on Deansgate is part of the University and offers the opportunity to see and work with a range of rare resources and archival treasures.

Become part of a community of active researchers working in the fields of contemporary writing, creative writing, modernism studies and postcolonial studies.