English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing
Study the full historical breadth and depth of English Literature 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.
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.
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."
Faculty of Humanities
The University of Manchester