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PostgraduateMA

English Literature

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,500Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA English Literature at University of Leeds. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Discover the incredible diversity of English literature throughout history and around the globe with this broad and varied Masters degree. You’ll draw upon our School’s extensive research strengths across all literary periods (including Renaissance, Romantic, Victorian, and modern), diverse cultures (including postcolonial and American), and interdisciplinary humanities (such as digital, environmental, and medical). With access to a rich range of modules, you’ll be able to specialise in your particular field and make unexpected connections between disparate areas, such as Renaissance plays ... International tuition fees are £27,500 per year, home/UK fees are £12,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 92% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Critical Approaches to Literary Analysis
Renaissance Literature and Early Modern Texts
Romantic and Victorian Literature
Contemporary and Global Literatures
Postcolonial Writing and Cultural Studies
Literary Theory and Critical Practice
Digital Humanities and Textual Studies
Independent Research Project in English Literature
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,500

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£27,500

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK fees £12,500 (Total) International fees £27,500 (Total)

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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University of Leeds · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers English Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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