MA English Literature at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The MA in English Literature at the University of Bristol offers an intellectually rigorous and wide-ranging exploration of literary study. You will deepen your understanding of literature whilst developing the advanced research, analytical and critical skills essential to postgraduate study. Supported by the expertise of the Department of English , you will engage with diverse literary texts, histories and critical approaches in a stimulating and supportive academic environment.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Department: School of Humanities | Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study units that follow the pathway or route through the programme that matches your interests. After successfully completing the taught portion of the programme, you must complete a dissertation of up to 12,000 words.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MA in English Literature at the University of Bristol have gone on to successful careers in media, journalism, publishing, theatre, arts administration and education, as well as sectors including industry, commerce, law, computing and social work. Many graduates also continue their studies through MPhil and PhD research programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in: English Literature English (where 50% of modules taken are literature modules, not language modules) History Politics Philosophy Sociology OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any subject, with 60% or international equivalent in any dissertation/research component. In cases where an undergraduate transcript does not contain a research element such as a dissertation, we may ask applicants to provide an example of their academic writing that demonstrates capacity for independent research or to complete a set essay. English language: profile level A.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,100 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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