MLitt English Literature at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our English Literature MLitt allows you to work around your own research interests. It will prepare you for further research within and beyond academia. Our English Literature MLitt is an individually tailored research Master's degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of English Literature Language and Linguistics | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught modules aim to extend your knowledge and skills beyond undergraduate level and help to develop your research skills. Compulsory modules include: English MLitt Research Assignments, English MLitt Dissertation, Research Methods (Literature).

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Application information

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. If you would like to discuss how we can do so, please email [email protected] English language: IELTS 7 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 25,250 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/7807f/#how-to-apply

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