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UndergraduateMaster of Literature with Honours – MLit (Hons)UCAS: Q393
MLitSt Literature and Creative Writing
University of EssexColchester, England
4 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the Master MLitSt Literature and Creative Writing at University of Essex. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore the urge to create and build new worlds, to share language and stories with others. On our course you will reflect on how literature shapes, and is shaped by the world, as well as honing the craft of writing through a multi-genre approach. Drawing on key texts and ideas, you’ll develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills that will help you to make your own mark. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Literary Theory and Critical Practice
Creative Writing: Poetry and Prose
British Literature: Historical Contexts
Writing for Performance and Drama
Literary Criticism and Textual Analysis
Creative Non-Fiction and Memoir
Modern and Contemporary Literature
Independent Creative Project
UCAS Code:Q393
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£86,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £28,000 | £35,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
93%Student voice
63%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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