Masters subject areas

Top 20 in the UK for Modern Languages and Linguistics

Guardian University League Table 2019

Masters courses

Our taught postgraduate courses are closely linked to our research expertise, ensuring that all of our teaching is supported by the latest research findings. You'll benefit from a wide choice of academic options, supervisory expertise and flexible support.

You'll study in a stimulating environment which brings together the experience and insights of around 200 postgraduate students from across the world.

Our vibrant research community hosts regular research seminars and workshops and collaboration with research centres both within the School and across the University.

Areas of study

Key themes include European literatures and cultures from the medieval age to the 21st century; the Arab world; contemporary China, Japan and the cultures of South East Asia; gender; the media, especially film; translation and interpreting; language branding, demography, immigration and race; postcolonialism; diasporic cultures; linguistics and language computing.