English
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93%in work or further study within 15 months of graduating
(HESA 2023)
Top 40in the world for English Language and Literature
(QS World University Rankings 2026)
Top 100worldwide for Arts and Humanities
(QS World University Rankings 2026)
Why study English at Queen Mary?
- Our masters courses train critical thinkers, artists and writers placing you at the forefront of critical theory and providing you with a wide range of academic and transferable skills.
- We have a wide range of research areas to help you with your research, with a particular focus on 18th and 19th century literature; modern and contemporary literature; postcolonial and global literature; theory; and creative writing.
- Situated in the vibrant East End, our programmes take full advantage of London’s rich literary and cultural resources, with inbuilt opportunities to visit relevant libraries, archives, and museums.
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My experience of the Creative Writing modules was of profound growth. The lecturers really invested in the development and success of my writing. Each piece I produced was knowledgeably, usefully and warmly critiqued.— Numertha Geisinger, MA Creative Writing module, MA English Literature (2021)
