English Literature
Entry requirements
MA by Research/MPhil: You should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject or hold relevant work experience.
PhD - You should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject.
English language requirement IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
Months of entry
January, April, July, October
Course content
A number of research groups also offer focus and community for staff and postgraduates:
- the Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Research (MEMO)
- the Centre for research into Gender in Culture and Society (GENCAS)
- Centre for Research into the English literature and language of Wales (CREW)
We offer supervision in most areas of literature from the middle ages to the present.
Information for international students
Since its foundation in 1920, Swansea University has embraced opportunities to think globally. The vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures on campus greatly enriches our learning and teaching environment. We understand the type of support our international students need to help them settle into student life in a new country.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MPhil
- part time48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MA by research
- part timenot specified months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PhD
- part time72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Swansea University Postgraduate
- study@swansea.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1792 295358