English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing
Covering the full historical breadth and depth of English Literature, American Studies, and Gender, Sexuality and Culture, and be part of a thriving community of students, lecturers and writers at The University of Manchester, based in the heart of a UNESCO City of Literature.
Home to the Centre for New Writing; whether you write poems or plays, novels or non-fiction, short stories or screenplays, the Centre will provide you with expert guidance to expand your knowledge and develop your skills.
Opportunities:
Explore more than a thousand years' worth of literature and culture
Become an independent researcher, a critical and creative thinker, and a persuasive writer
Teaching by specialists working at the cutting edge of research in their fields
Join the UK's first dedicated research facility focusing on the relationships between sexuality, culture and history
Graduate Destinations
Students progress to a wide array of different roles, including:
- Journalist;
- Teacher;
- Author;
- Freelance;
- Writer;
- Company Director;
- Senior Copywriter;
- Marketing Officer;
- PR Manager.
You will develop a range of highly transferable skills that are valued by employers, including:
- advanced literary and communication skills;
- critical reasoning and analysis;
- writing for project-based work;
- independent thought and judgement;
- time management;
- leading and participating in discussions;
- capacity to recognise ambiguity and to understand multiple perspectives;
- ability to summarise complex ideas and/or texts clearly.
Libby Turner
English Literature and American Studies MA
- Peer Advisor and Placements Coordinator at St Giles Trust -
"In my current job I work to several strict deadlines at one time, which I think I gained a lot of practice at during my degrees. I also use my research skills on a daily basis, and I attribute these to researching sources and information for essays. I write monthly reports for my programme, analyse qualitative data and create informed summaries – all of which are skills that I honed during my degrees! Additionally, I think I use my critical thinking skills in work and out of work."
Georgina Hamilton-James
Screenwriting MA
"The cohort [...] became a close and extremely supportive network which allowed everyone to flourish and develop their writing and ideas.
I strongly feel that this course was necessary to get me into the position I am now with my screenwriting, analytical ability, vocational skills and knowledge about the film and TV industry."
Faculty of Humanities
The University of Manchester