MA English Literary Studies

at University of Exeter

The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
 

Our flexible programme enables you to choose either a specific pathway or a selection of modules, which might be at a much later date than date of entry to the MA in English Literary Studies. 
 

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
 

60 credits of compulsory modules and 120 credits of optional modules (you may take up 30 credits from the MA Creative Writing)
 

Compulsory modules

• Dissertation    

Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

English Language Requirements
 

• IELTS

  Overall score 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in the writing component and all other sections no less than 6.0.
   

• TOEFL

  Overall score 100 with minimum scores of 25 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

UK fees per year:
£9,500 full-time; £4,750 part-time
 

International fees per year:
£20,000 full-time; £10,000 part-time

An English degree is a uniquely versatile qualification valued by employers for the combination of communication and analytical skills as well as combining an understanding of literature and media in a historical and cultural context. For some of our students the MA is a step on the path to doctoral study, for others it opens up a range of career paths in areas such as teaching, publishing, media, journalism, advertising and communications.
 

In recent years the positions some of our graduates have gone on to include:

• Copywriter
• Marketing Assistant
• Assistant Editor
• Publishing Assistant
• Editorial Assistant
• Freelance Journalist
• Writer