English Literature MA (2 years Part Time (Distance Learning)) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Whether undertaken for the continued love of literature, or for personal or professional development, studying our Distance Learning MA English Literature will help you gain a more confident critical voice and advanced analytical and research skills. Studying via Distance Learning means you have access to a wide range of resources, staff experience and scheduled online classes, while working from wherever you are in the world.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 2 years Part Time (Distance Learning) | Study mode: online | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Critical Contexts, Literature and Social Justice; Year 2 core modules: Research Methods: Traditional and Digital, MA English Literature Dissertation, The World in Print.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in English, or a related discipline. International qualifications: English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,950 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full UK course fee for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 9,950 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full international course fee for 2026/27 entry. Source

Duration: 2 years Part Time (Distance Learning)

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DTPEGLD6&code2=0025

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