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PostgraduateMA

English Literature

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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15 monthsDuration
£18,400Per Year (Intl)
£10,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA English Literature at Anglia Ruskin University. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 15-month full-time and part-time structure. Pursue your love of English literature at an advanced level. Explore the fiction of social and political change and gain research skills to further your teaching or academic career. Gain a broad understanding of English literature from the Renaissance to the modern day on our flexible Masters degree. Study at ARU in Cambridge and you’ll be joining a lively and intellectual department with a long tradition of teaching excellence and an international reputation for research. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Renaissance Literature and Social Change
Literature of the Long Nineteenth Century
Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literature
Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
Research Methods in Literary Studies
Literature and Political Contexts
Dissertation in English Literature
Independent Learning Module
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementStandard entry requirements Main A good honours degree, typically 2.2 or above (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Important additional notes Our published entry requirements are

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,400

per year

Total Course Cost (15 months)£36,800

Home Student Fee

£10,300

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
25%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
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