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Full time & Part time September Other 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Languages, Literature & Culture (21)

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The English Literature MLitt programme at our university offers a unique and tailored research experience. You'll have the opportunity to choose your own research topics in consultation with your supervisor. The programme consists of a combination of taught modules, independent research assignments, and a research dissertation. Taught modules aim to enhance your research skills and expand your knowledge beyond undergraduate level. We welcome applications from students who may face barriers in accessing higher education or belong to underrepresented groups. Our supportive School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics provides excellent facilities, including dedicated computer clusters and a well-stocked library, ensuring you have everything you need for a successful research journey.

About the course

Our English Literature MLitt is an individually tailored research Master's degree. It contains some taught modules, some independently conducted research assignments and a larger research dissertation at the end. The topics are chosen by you, in consultation with your supervisor.

The course is taught by small teams of research specialists clustered in the following research areas:

  • Medieval and Early Modern literature
  • 18th-century and Romantic
  • Victorian literature
  • Modernism
  • Postcolonial and Black Atlantic literature
  • American literature
  • children’s literature
  • medical humanities
  • poetry criticism
  • scholarly editing and animating text
  • theatre and performance

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Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in English Literature or a related field.

We especially encourage applications from students who feel they may face specific barriers in accessing higher education or who belong to groups who are under-represented in UK Higher Education. These include, but are not limited to, first-generation students, applicants from minoritised ethnic groups, applicants returning to full-time education after a break, applicants with caring responsibilities, or applicants with disabilities. The School is committed to supporting you.


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