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PostgraduateMA

English Literature (F88)

Open University
None, Unknown
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2 yearsDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA English Literature (F88) at Open University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our MA in English Literature introduces you to studying literature, poetry, drama and prose in relation to culture and across three broad themes. These are literary-popular culture, which includes exploring genre writing, the bestseller and mass literary production.; revolution and literature, in which you’ll encounter texts representing revolutionary social or political change.; and global literary cultures, where you’ll look at English literature as an international literary form. The structure of this masters degree allows you to select options and specialise throughout the first year in... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Literature and Popular Culture
Revolutionary Texts and Political Change
Global Literary Cultures and Translation
Literary Research Methods and Archives
Contemporary Poetry and Poetics
Drama
Performance and Cultural Context
Prose Narratives and Narrative Theory
MA Dissertation in English Literature
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,000

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£8,500£19,500£49,000
5 years£7,000£19,000£26,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
10%Studying
30%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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