English Literary Studies (Eighteenth Century) (MA)

Explore 18th century literature in depth with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton. This course gives you the chance to specialise in the culture and history of the 18th century, covering topics such as: 18th century fiction economics and class education gender and sexuality Jane Austen On completion of the course, you’ll be ready for a career in teaching, publishing, librarianship or cultural heritage. You’ll get the chance to carry out advanced-level research and independent critical thinking, and to make effective use of archives, manuscripts, and research libraries. This pathway is linked to Chawton House Library, the ‘Great House’ referred to in Jane Austen’s letters, which is now home to a unique collection of women’s writing. We offer a flexible module structure which is designed to give you an advanced understanding of cultural analysis, textual interpretation and theoretical method. You'll explore the interrelations of text, theory and culture across the field o

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.5; writing 6.5; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £26,200 per year

UK students: £11,000 per year

UK/Home: £11,000 per year

International: £26,200 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

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