MA in English Literature: Provisional module selection 2026/27 - full time students

Course Structure

Autumn term:

Research Methods - we will automatically allocate you to this so you do not need to apply
2 x 30 CAT modules, each assessed by coursework

Spring term:

2 x 30 CAT modules, each assessed by coursework

Spring/Summer terms:

60 CATS - 16,000 word dissertation – EN956 - we will automatically allocate you to this, so you do not need to apply

Core Module - A Critical Theory module must be selected:

Critical Theory Today

Fundamentals of World Literature

Critical Environments

Feminist Literary Theory

From 2026/27 choose a module from the following list:

Term 1 Modules:

Research Methods
EN942 - Fundamentals of World Literature (Priority: MA World Literature)
EN9A7 - Drama and Performance Theory (Priority: MA English and Drama)
EN9C1 - Critical Theory Today (Priority: MA Critical and Cultural Theory)
EN9ZE - Critical Environments (Priority: MA Environmental Humanities)
EN926 - British Dramatist in Society
EN9ZF - Shakespeare in History
EN938- Theory from the Margins

Term 2 Modules:

*You can take one 30 CATS module from outside of the department during your degree, including modules offered by the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATLLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window) and the Centre for the study of the Renaissance (CSR).

Full name

Warwick ID

Rank your choices - please select accordingly - listing your choices in order of preference from 1-7 & 1-4

Please ensure you select 7 choices for term 1 and 4 for term 2 - so select 1 for your first preference, 2 against your second preference until you have selected all options. Please ensure you complete this correctly as incorrect submissions will be returned for amendment and this delay may affect your chances of getting your preferred choices.

We will then ensure we allocate you to the required amount of CATS in our department as requested.

TERM 1

Rank your choices

EN942 – Fundamentals of World Literature (Priority to MA in World Literature Students)

EN9A7 – Drama and Performance Theory (Priority to MA in English and Drama Students)

EN9C1 – Critical Theory Today (Priority to MA in Critical and Cultural Theory Students)

EN9ZE – Critical Environments (Priority to MA In Environmental Humanities Students)

EN926- British Dramatist in Society

EN9ZF- Shakespeare in History

EN938- Theory from the Margins

TERM 2

Rank your choices

EN9C2 – Literature and the Lifecourse

EN9B5 – World Literature in the Anthropocene

EN991-Ecopoetics

EN913 – Feminist Literary Theory

ACTION ONLY if you have chosen to take an option in another department. Students who do decide on an outside option must register with the department concerned. Please ensure you state the full module code and title.

External module

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