English Literary Studies (Postcolonial and World Literatures) (MA)

Explore postcolonialism and world literature with a master’s degree at the University of Southampton. Our course gives you the chance to specialise in postcolonial and world literary culture, covering topics such as: legacies of colonialism and imperialism aftermath of decolonisation relationship between gender and nationalism fault lines in postcolonial national narratives On completion of the course, you’ll be ready for a career in teaching, librarianship, museums and galleries, publishing or heritage. You’ll get the chance to carry out advanced research and independent critical thinking, and to make effective use of archives, manuscripts, and research libraries. This pathway is linked to the Southampton Centre for Imperial and Postcolonial Studies. This group brings together academics, writers and research students to explore the practices, experiences and legacies of imperial power in a global setting, from the early-modern period to the present. The centre also hosts events inclu

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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