MA Shakespeare (Online)

Pursue your passion for Shakespeare and discover new ways to approach his works. Study online by distance learning and learn from leading Shakespeare scholars from anywhere in the world.

You’ll explore different approaches to Shakespeare based on the latest research of our Shakespeare experts.

Learn in a way that suits your needs and fit postgraduate study into your life.

On our distance learning MA Shakespeare, you can join live weekly online seminars or contribute to online discussion forms.

Enhance your understanding of Shakespeare and discover the exciting research at our Shakespeare Institute from the comfort of home. You’ll explore critical, historical and theatrical approaches to Shakespeare. Choose to access learning whenever it suits you.

If you work in education, or you’re interested in working in education, our Shakespeare and Education pathway offers insights into teaching Shakespeare.

This pathway blends the expertise of our academics at the Shakespeare Institute with practical insights from the RSC on the ‘Teaching Shakespeare’ module taught in collaboration with the RSC. 

·        The University of Birmingham is ranked in the Top 30 for English Literature and Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2024).

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·        Access the Shakespeare Institute’s e-resources and academic expertise from anywhere in the world at a time that suits you.

You’ll be part of the Shakespeare Institute community and you’ll connect with academic experts and other students throughout your programme.

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