Postgraduate study In 'Postgraduate study' Postgraduate studyDistance learning in EDACS Our postgraduate community comes from all over the world, with students studying towards Masters (MA) or Doctoral (PhD) level degrees. Postgraduate programmes are offered in all our subject areas: American and Canadian Studies, Drama, English Language and Linguistics, English Literature, Film and Creative Writing and The Shakespeare Institute. Here are some areas of study that the School offers at postgraduate level: Creative fields Creative Writing Film and Television Performance Practices Shakespeare and Creativity Literary study English Literature Shakespeare and Education Shakespeare English language Applied Linguistics Applied Linguistics with TESOL Language, Culture and Communication TESOL Postgraduate research The School offers postgraduate research opportunities in all areas, including: Creative Writing Drama and Theatre Studies (on-campus or by distance learning) (including a practice-based route (on-campus or by distance learning)) English Language and Linguistics English Literature (on-campus or by distance learning) Film Studies (including an audio-visual route) Shakespeare Studies (on-campus or by distance learning) It is also possible to take many of our programmes by distance learning, or by combining study in Birmingham with study at distance. All of our postgraduate students become part of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School. Visit the website to find out more about its vibrant research community and top class facilities, as well as funding and scholarship opportunities.