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MA by Research English and Comparative Literary Studies at University of Warwick

University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A pure research master's in which students complete a 40,000-word thesis closely supervised by an academic, suited to those exploring a particular writer, topic, theory or critical debate.

Department: English and Comparative Literary Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: 5 October 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research with seminars, symposiums, reading groups and the annual postgraduate symposium, plus professionalisation sessions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

65% (or equivalent) in an undergraduate degree in English literature or a related subject. Writing sample (normally an undergraduate essay) required. Academic reference. English language: Band C IELTS overall 7.5, two components at 6.5/7.0 and the rest at 7.5 or above.

Intake: 5 October 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time,

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