Master of Philosophy in English Studies at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The course aims are: To give students with relevant experience at first-degree level the opportunity to develop a conceptually and historically sophisticated approach to literary study, both in taught seminar groups and individual research; also to carry out focused research under close supervision in their field of interest. To enable students to acquire or develop skills in order to practise research in the field in a professional manner; to give students the opportunity to develop a critical and methodological framework, and to acquire relevant bibliographical and electronic skills.

What you will study

Learned how to participate articulately and effectively in seminar discussions. The expected standard for continuation is an overall mark of at least 70 in the MPhil course including at least 70 for the dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. Normally, applicants must have at least a high II.i Honours degree from a UK university or an international equivalent to this. However, applicants should note that the majority of those accepted onto the English Faculty's MPhil in practice have a first-class Honours degree or equivalent. Applicants will normally be expected to have taken a substantial number of English literature courses at a university level as part of their undergraduate degree. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,076 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 41,733 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/elelmpes/apply

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