English Literature: Victorian Literature, Art and Culture MA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

This specialised pathway within the MA in English Literature offers you the opportunity to develop your studies in nineteenth-century literature and culture in the midst of the outstanding Victorian architecture of our Egham campus.

Department: English | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Cultural Keywords, Dissertation, Academic Integrity, Research Methods and Materials. Optional modules: Victorian London, The Nineteenth-Century Novel - Contexts, Theories and Readers, The Pre-Raphaelite Revolution - Poetry and Painting, Victorian Climates: Writing Empire and Environments, EN5832 The Child in Victorian Literature.

Career pathways

The Department has an impressive record for placing graduates in academic jobs and in prominent position outside academia. In the field of Shakespeare and Renaissance studies alone, our postgraduates have recently secured positions at the Universities of Edinburgh, Sussex and Leeds, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the National University of Ireland.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. UK Lower Class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Candidates with professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in an associated area will also be considered. Applicants come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications (including first degrees in subjects other than History). An interview may be required if we would like more information upon which to base a decision. Applicants unable to attend an interview, such as overseas students, will be interviewed by telephone. Academic writing sample of 1,500-3,000 words will be required. This could be an extract from a dissertation or an essay, showing your ability to analyse literature. Requirements are:. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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