The Contemporary Literature & Culture MA enables graduates to explore British and American fiction, poetry and drama, analysing contemporary issues such as #MeToo, the Covid pandemic and climate change, as well as understanding how literary prizes influence the production of today’s literature.

Postgraduate study in English at Loughborough University is for graduates who aspire to create and interpret the literary cultures of the twenty-first century. Our courses offer an inclusive and practical approach to textual study and expression, enabling you to enhance your understanding and creation of contemporary writing through peer learning and hands-on projects.