MA by Research Modern Languages and Cultures

Durham University

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures is a great place to undertake your postgraduate research. We presently have over forty research students, from the UK, mainland Europe and around the globe, carrying out PhD or MA work on topics as diverse as translation, literature, theatre, cinema, and photography.Our research ranges from medieval manuscripts to modern media, including film and photography. Many of our researchers are world leaders in their fields. Particular strengths include:literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present day, across our eight language areasvisual culture (film, photography and art)digital, environmental and medical humanitiesmusical culture and performance artsgender and sexuality studiescultural, political and intellectual history translation studies