Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)

The study of literature is never just one thing. Modern literary culture is diverse, exciting, complex and rich. The M.Phil. in Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies grows out of and embraces this multiplicity. Here at Trinity, our School of English has internationally recognised strengths in national and international Anglophone literature, in canonical and popular literary forms, and in material literary culture and book history.The course offers graduates in English and related disciplines (such as History, Art History, and Modern Languages) the opportunity to explore more than two centuries of Anglophone writing and literary history. You will be introduced to key texts, authors and ideas from the nineteenth century through to the contemporary moment.At Trinity, you will join a supportive and dynamic community of students, scholars, and writers in a world-leading English department right at the heart of one of the world’s great literary cities. You will also have access to the outstanding library and archival collections of our world-famous copyright library, which could form the basis for your own fundamental research.

Applicants should have an Honours Bachelor degree (at least of upper-second class standard or GPA of 3.3) or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject (such as English, History, Art History, Irish Studies, or Modern Languages).