英语文学研究专业的硕士学位提供了几种不同的途径，每种途径都专门研究一个时期或领域
Develop your own critical voice with support from widely published scholars and critics, including our Distinguished Visiting Professor of Poetry, Paul Muldoon<br>Get involved with our four student-run literary journals: Cake, Lux, Flash, and Errant<br>Be inspired by our rich programme of literary events on campus, online, and in the city's historic Castle Quarter<br>Study close to the beautiful Lake District, home of the Romantic poets, and inspiration for many writers since<br>Develop a host of professional skills from within literary study such as researching, persuading and presenting Literary study at Lancaster offers creative engagement with the very best of literature, from the medieval period to the present day. You can explore a range of texts from ancient myths and Renaissance sermons, through to nineteenth-century slave narratives, graphic novels, and video games.<br><br>Freedom to shape your study<br><br>Our flexible programme allows you to curate your study according to your interests. From William Shakespeare to Sally Rooney, you can carve your own pathway through the history of English Literature and create your own degree programme.<br><br>You can explore everything from poetry and novels to film and philosophy -- as well as produce your own works of critical-creative literature. Because of our commitment to innovative literary studies, you'll also have the option to explore important new debates in the field such as neoliberalism, decolonisation, and disability studies.<br><br>Supportive community<br>Youll be taught in weekly small group seminars and have regular one-to-one sessions with your dissertation supervisor. We also encourage you to meet in person with all your tutors to discuss your work. Youll have an academic advisor who you meet twice a term to review your progress.<br><br>Our academics are at the forefront of their fields, and you'll be among the first to hear about the latest research. Youll be able to choose from a wide range of modules reflecting the department's research strengths in topics that include science and medicine, Gothic and science fiction, and location and the environment.<br><br>Youll also have the chance to take part in an academic conference here at Lancaster. Finally, every student will write their own dissertation on a literary subject of their choice, with the help of a supervisor.