Taught course
English Literary Studies (MA)
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Entry requirements
2:1 (Hons) Bachelor's degree (UK) or equivalent in English Literature or related subject, for example literature in other languages.
Months of entry
October
Course content
The MA in English Literary Studies offers several different pathways each specialising in a period or area of study, and enabling students to craft a degree that suits them:
- English Literary Studies which allows study across a range of periods and subjects
- Early Modern Literature including Shakespeare and the Renaissance
- Romantic and Victorian Literature
- Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies including Film and Media
- Critical-Creative Writing which combines critical approaches to writing with the practice of writing itself, including fiction and poetry
- Literary and Cultural Studies which is taught with the Department of Sociology and explores contemporary debates in cultural theory
Information for international students
IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element.
We consider tests from other providers, which can be found on our english language requirements page.
Fees and funding
Learn more at the fees and funding page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 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