English - Modernities: Literature, Theory and Culture from the Romantics to the Present (MA)

The Master of Arts in English - Modernities: Literature, Theory & Culture from the Romantics to the Present at University College Cork is an exciting and innovative 1-year program that examines the literature and culture of the last two centuries. The program features a comprehensive curriculum that covers topics such as literary theory, gender studies, visual culture, postcolonial studies, and critical theory. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by researching primary documents and engaging with a wide range of cultural texts. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, this program provides students with a unique understanding of how literature interacts with other aspects of culture and society, from politics to economics to history. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be well equipped for careers in academia or public policy where they can use their knowledge to make meaningful contributions towards our understanding of modernity.