MLitt English Literature: Fantasy at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

MLitt exploring fantasy and the fantastic across literature, comics, film, TV, videogames and other media, studying the history, evolution and cultural significance of fantasy over the past two centuries. Students join the Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic.

Department: Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic | Duration: MLitt: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1: English Literature Research Training Course, Fantasy 1: 1780-1950 and one optional course; Semester 2: Fantasy 2: 1950 to the present and two optional courses (e.g. Fantasy Across Media, Children's Fantasy Literature, World-building); summer Fantasy Dissertation.

Career pathways

Academic career preparation and careers in writing, editing, publishing, teaching, media, the heritage sector and cultural production.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; a 2.2 Honours degree may be considered. Substantial, directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications, with a personal statement evidencing it. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (a single test, taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start; other accepted tests listed by the university). Deadlines for September 2027 entry: international and EU rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027; UK applicants 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: MLitt: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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