2:1 or equivalent. We will consider applications from students with lower qualifications, particularly if you have high marks in relevant modules or appropriate professional experience.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 7.0, minimum 6.5 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 185, minimum 176 in each component
Duolingo, 120, minimum 110 in all other components
LanguageCert, C1 Expert High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 67, minimum 61 in each component
TOEFL, 96, minimum 23 in each component
Trinity ISE III, Distinction in all components
Study the cultural meanings and associations of the various styles, genres and mediums in which English literature is produced. Explore a range of different critical and theoretical perspectives on advanced literary study on this flexible Masters programme.
Choose the modules that interest you the most, and develop an understanding of how English literature engages with a range of political, social and aesthetic issues.
Taught and supervised by world-leading scholars, the course will develop your research skills, which you'll apply to a substantial piece of independent research. This will provide you with a foundation for doctoral research, as well as transferable skills for related careers in teaching, publishing, arts management and journalism.
You’ll engage with the wider research culture of the Department of English, one of the UK's largest research centres in modern English. There will be a diverse schedule of seminars, conferences and reading groups for you to attend. You’ll also be part of the Humanities Research Centre, a vibrant interdisciplinary hub which will enable you to form close social and intellectual bonds over the course of your study.
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Modules
Core modules
You'll learn valuable research, writing and presentation skills. Topics may include using library and online research resources, use of archives, academic writing and how to get work published.
Postgraduate Life in Practice I
Postgraduate Life in Practice II
Option modules
There are a wide range of option modules offered across all the Department's MA programmes which are available to you.
You may also choose available modules from other arts and humanities departments, as well as the Department of Education and Centre for Women's Studies.
Broadcast journalist
Editor
Content producer
English teacher
Marketing manager
Lecturer
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
