MA English Literary Studies (Nineteenth Century)

Explore 19th century English literature in-depth with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton.

Our course gives you the opportunity to specialise in the culture and history of the 19th century, covering topics such as:

• key debates in 19th century studies
• the literary marketplace and its cultures
• changes to aesthetics and taste during the 19th century
• issues of gender, race, class, science and capitalism
• material culture and print culture

On completion of the course, you’ll be ready for a career in teaching, publishing, librarianship or cultural heritage.