Introduction This course is primarily intended to provide a basis for undertaking research in English literature including the literature of Scotland and Ireland. Research 'training' involves the acquisition of practical skills and knowledge, and of specialised knowledge and understanding of literary periods and literary issues which will be directly relevant to each candidate's proposed field of research. An M.Litt in English Literary Studies provides an excellent platform for further academic study. It also offers valuable experience for those wishing to work in a range of careers such as teaching, media and heritage, and for all those who have an interest in literature. You gain both historic perspective of the times in which writers lived and worked and a real understanding about the types of literature they inaugurated throughout history looking at agencies and publishers of the time via Sir Walter Scott amongst others. You also build up a portfoio of work. Courses Modules ​Semester 1 Compulsory Approaching Literature Optional Novel ideas: Reading Prose Fiction Critical Approaches to Literature, Science and Medicine MLitt Special Study in Language and Literature Creative Writing Lii:Non-Fiction Semester 3 Compulsory English Literary Studies Why study at Aberdeen? You can take this degree as a one year or two year programme or as first step to MPhil or PhD You are taught by experts from the Centre for The Novel with special edition books available to view from Scottish writers of note Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months 24 Months Full Time and Part Time September and January start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life