MA English Literature at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Explore your passion for English Literature and writing on this innovative course. You can specialise in either, or both, creative writing or literary studies. These three pathways bring together creative and critical approaches to literature in new and imaginative ways.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 13 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include The Art of Creative Writing, Literature & History, Creative Criticism, Contemporary Literature, Literature in Practice, Major Project.

Career pathways

You’ll have the transferable skills to work across a variety of industries, including the creative, technology and education sectors. Your ability to find creative resolutions to problems and communicate complex ideas effectively will be essential in a diverse range of roles, or you could further pursue your studies and progress to a doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 5.5, achieving 6.5 in the written component of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,930 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £8930. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 13 Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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