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Undergraduate
BA (Hons) English
Department of English Modules
- Film Modes and Genres
- Cultures of Life and Death: Debates in Contemporary Literature and Film Theory
- The Gothic in 19th Century Literature and Culture
Taught Postgraduate
MA English Studies
Department of English Modules
- Rise of the Gothic
- Twentieth Century Gothic
- Postmillennial Gothic
Our specialist modules are combinable with a wide range of relevant modules to Gothic study. To see the full list visit MA English Studies · Manchester Metropolitan University (mmu.ac.uk)
- Trauma Literature and Film
- Nineteenth Century Literature and Culture
- Postcolonial Trauma
- Games, Play and Culture
- The Migrant Writer


Doctoral Study
MA English Studies
We proudly offer doctoral supervision encompassing a wide range of Gothic and horror topics, cultures, and mediums from 18th century to the present day. Immerse yourself in a thrilling journey in specialist and multidisciplinary scholarship that spans the Gothic centuries, encompassing expert supervision in Horror Studies, heritage, history, literature, cinema, creative critical practice, sexualities, race, children’s Gothic, folk horror, eco-gothic, and many more.
Have specific inquiries about Gothic? We’re here to fuel your curiosity and passion in the dark arts! Reach out to us via email, and our dedicated team will be delighted to provide you with the answers you seek, just send us an email at gsresearchdegrees@mmu.ac.uk or give us a ring at +44 (0)161 247 362.
Rise
The Research and Innovation for a Sustainable Environment (RISE) initiative is committed to addressing pressing environmental challenges and promoting a sustainable future through collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and community engagement.
RISE actively engages students with local and global communities. The website encourages individuals, organizations, and changemakers to join the initiative and contribute to the positive changes being made. Visitors and current MMU students can explore opportunities for involvement, collaboration with experts, and ways to contribute to the pursuit of a more sustainable world.
The Rise scheme was named the winner of the Guardian’s Course Design, Retention and Student Outcomes award for 2020.
