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English Literature MA

University of Leicester

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

On our English Literature MA, you’ll explore the rich variety of writing in English from the Middle Ages to the present day, and – if you choose – develop a specialism in a particular period. Our programme allows you to work in-depth on medieval and Renaissance material, or on Victorian literature, or on contemporary literature, and to encounter authors from around the world. Led by internationally recognised and world-leading experts, you’ll examine the cultural and historical factors that have shaped and continue to shape literature. You’ll build your academic knowledge and professional skills, culminating in a dissertation project of your own devising. In the process, you’ll receive training in research, communication and analysis crucial for a variety of careers. The programme begins with two core modules designed to hone your skills and practise them on a range of literary works at an advanced level. At Leicester, interdisciplinary investigation is vital to our research. You’ll have the chance to find this out for yourself with your first choice of option. You can choose to study either boundary-crossing literature, creative writing, or film. From this point, your module choices allow you develop a specialism in a particular period, or mix-and-match to explore a range of topics that intrigue you. You will also take an Advanced Research Methods course to prepare you for your dissertation, and to develop your abilities writing and presenting to academic and non-academic audiences. Finally, you’ll complete a dissertation with one-on-one support from an academic specialising in your chosen subject. The dissertation provides an excellent grounding in research if you're thinking of continuing to doctoral level, while simultaneously delivering evidence of a wide range of skills that are highly valued by employers.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 20,200per year

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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With over 100 years of excellence, the University of Leicester is globally respected for world-leading research and inspiring teaching.
Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities, with London just one hour away by train.
Leicester is a vibrant, welcoming city with students from 150+ countries, celebrating diversity across cultures and faiths.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    27th out of 89 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    117 57%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    15th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.48 87%

    6th

    35

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