MSt in World Literatures in English at University of Oxford

Programme overview

The MSt in World Literatures in English explores Anglophone colonial, postcolonial, world and transnational studies through core seminars, special options and a dissertation. It offers advanced literary study and can be a foundation for doctoral research.

What you will study

The course has four components over three terms: a core course (A) and a course in book history and theories of text (B) in the first two terms, two options (C) chosen from a wide range (one per term), taught in weekly small-group seminars, and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Many graduates go on to doctoral research at Oxford and elsewhere; others pursue teaching, journalism, law, publishing and the civil service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in English literature and/or English language, or exceptionally a related subject; for US degrees the minimum GPA normally required is 3.6. No GRE or GMAT scores are sought. Interviews are not normally held. Oxford higher-level English: IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall (185 per component); Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 (155 per component). Application deadline for 2027-28 entry: 12:00 midday UK time, 5 January 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,980 a year (2027/28). Home fee Source

International applicants: GBP 46,350 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee Source

Intake: 5 October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

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