English Literary Studies (MA)

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.