MA English Literature at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Take your passion for reading to the next level explore important topics such as global citizenship, human and animal rights, equality, and truth with our Master's in English Literature.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences | Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 15 months full-time; 2 years part-time; 28 months part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2027, January | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your optional modules will include the English Literature topics Utopias and Dystopias, Special Topic in English Literature, and Literature and Landscape, as well as others from wider subjects. Year 1: Research Methods in Practice, Major Project in English Literature; options include Utopias and Dystopias, Special Topic in English Literature, Literature and Landscape, Workshop: the Novel.

Career pathways

Our MA English Literature will give you the higher-levels skills to stand out in today’s competitive job market. If you are a teacher, you could study with us to update your knowledge and further your existing career, or even move into another discipline.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree, typically 2.2 or above (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2027, January

Duration: 12 months full-time; 15 months full-time; 2 years part-time; 28 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=P1264

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