May 22, 2025 · Studying literature at Oxford involves the development of sophisticated reading skills and of an ability to place literary texts in their wider intellectual and historical contexts.

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Currently providing access to novels, and other writings, from the Medieval Period, 16th and 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century, you can support your research using the comprehensive introductions, clear …

At Oxford, studying a language is more than just grammar: it also involves the study of literature, cinema, linguistics, and exploring the country’s history through all these elements.

The MSt in Literature and Arts (MLA) is a part-time, taught interdisciplinary course exploring British history and culture through literature, history, art, and philosophy from 1500–1914.

Written by leading scholars, our literature publishing ranges from the Early Modern period (Oxford Guides to Chaucer), and Shakespeare (Oxford Shakespeare Topics), to major voices of 21st century …

Oxford’s Faculty of English Language and Literature is the largest English department in the UK, with a highly distinguished research and teaching record covering all periods of English literature.

Traditionally teaching and research in the Faculty has covered the entire history of literature in English from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day, along with language studies. More recent growth …

The DPhil in Literature and Arts is a research-based, part-time course exploring British cultural history c.1450–1914 through independent, interdisciplinary research in areas such as literature, art, history, …