Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
28-SEP-26
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Our MA English Literature presents students with an exciting range of topics and periods, from the Renaissance stage to minority literatures in contemporary Britain.Come to the University of Reading to study a master's in English Literature. We are ranked joint 100th in the world for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.The University of Reading is 6th in the UK for research outputs in English Language and Literature (Times Higher Education analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021 – English Language and Literature, when scoring by GPA Output).We deploy our distinctive research strengths, and our world-leading literary collections, to produce a degree that embodies the best of contemporary, critical and archival work. The Department’s research widely supports all the teaching on the MA, from Medieval to Contemporary Literature, including postcolonial and world literatures.
Application deadline
01/08/2026
Modules
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University information
University of Reading
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University League Table
43rd
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Campus address
University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AH, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
38th out of 89 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 207114 55%44th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10073.0 73%25th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.13 78%75th
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