English Literary Research (MA)
Entry requirements
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in English Literature or related subject, for example literature in other languages.
If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.
Additional Requirements
As part of your application you also need to provide
- an outline of your preferred area of research (up to 500 words)
- a sample of your academic writing about literature (approximately 2,000 words
Months of entry
October
Course content
Our English Masters by Research is a one year independent study programme, which is especially attractive to students who already know they want to study for a PhD and have a clear sense of their research interests.
The MA is an opportunity to ‘pilot’ this research and undertake essential preparatory research methodology training (as required by the Arts and Humanities Research Council). Students may choose to pursue an MA by Research in any area of Literary Studies providing a suitable supervisor is available.
Tuition is through one-to-one supervision plus attendance on the Department’s Research Methodologies programme.
Information for international students
We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.
We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.
If your score is below our requirements, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language programmes.
Contact: Admissions Team +44 (0) 1524 592032 or email pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk
Fees and funding
Learn more at our fees and funding page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- English Literature Course Enquiries
- englishpg@lancaster.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1524 593089