MA English Literature: English Literature

at Queen Mary University of London

This course is ideal if your interests range across several historical periods and areas of study. It gives you the freedom to explore a wide range of themes and subjects and asks fundamental questions about the nature of literature.

Your compulsory module, The Production of Texts in Contexts examines a broad span of literature from a variety of historic periods. You'll also explore how innovations in printing and publishing affect writing, and the ways in which authorial identities and practices reflect political and social changes. The module is taught by 10 to 11 different staff members, each of whom presents a topic related to their own particular interests and specialisms.

You then choose your remaining modules from those offered by the Department of English, one of which must be from the pre-1900 period. You can also take one MA module offered by another school in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, or by other colleges of the University of London.

Our London location means you’ll also have the wealth of London’s literary culture on your doorstep: our MA makes the most of this advantage, ensuring you explore the city’s galleries, libraries and other cultural institutions.

Structure

• Four assessed modules
• One non-assessed research training module
• A 15,000-word dissertation

You might incur a small travel cost (eg travelcard) for the research training module as it involves visits to archives, museums and galleries. You may also want to buy your own copies of books, although they can all be borrowed from the library for free.

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Degree requirements
A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in a Life Sciences subject.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

• Full-time study

September 2022 | 1 year

Home: £10,950
Overseas: £20,750

Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
 

• Part-time study

September 2022 | 2 years

Home: £5,500
Overseas: £10,400

Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000

We train critical thinkers and writers who can pursue a wide range of careers worldwide. This programme places you at the forefront of critical theory and provides you with a wide range of academic and transferable skills that are prized in many careers, including teaching, publishing or working within the cultural industries.

Past students have gone on to roles such as rights assistant, administration officer and PhD academy officer.
The research skills and training you receive on this programme are also an excellent preparation for doctoral study.

Graduates of this course have gone on to work at companies such as:

• Ryland Peters & Small and Cico Books

• Her Majesty's Courts and tribunal service

• London School of Economics