Interpret and analyse complex textual and cultural artefacts using a range of skills desired by employers<br>Work with leading scholars to explore the works of literature, art and thought that have shaped our global culture<br>First-class teaching and supervision from leading experts<br>Benefit from a range of guest speaker events, symposia and workshops linked to our diverse research centres<br><br>Our programme will develop your specific competences to interpret and analyse complex textual and cultural artefacts, you will graduate with a full range of skills that will make you competitive in the job market. You will be encouraged to become a productive, useful and questioning member of society, be able to assimilate significant quantities of data (written text and visual sources) and express yourself clearly and with precision in oral and written form.<br><br>If you choose to take the optional work placement module you may choose to work with organisations such as media firms, publishers, museums and art galleries, libraries and archives, or relevant heritage sites.<br><br>The work placement module will allow you to develop an understanding of how the skills and knowledge acquired as part of a Global Literatures and Cultures Masters degree are applicable to the workplace and to extend relevant work-based skills and knowledge in a reflective way. It will also give you an understanding of a non-academic work environment through practical activities and enable you to gain experience in the use of relevant methods, technologies and applications commonly used in such organisations.