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PostgraduateMA

English Literature and American Studies

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£14,200Per Year (Intl)
£6,850Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA English Literature and American Studies at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA English and American Studies postgraduate taught course prepares you for further research in the discipline while also broadening and deepening your critical engagement with English and American literature and culture. The structure of the course is flexible, which means you can choose to combine your interests in English and American literature and culture, or focus exclusively on English Literature. Our department provides vibrant research environment with close links to the Centre for New Writing, involvement in the Manchester Literature Festival and access to the world-class John... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
American Literature and Culture: 19th to 21st Century
British Literature: Medieval to Modern Periods
Postcolonial Literature and Cultural Studies
Research Methods in Literary Studies
Contemporary Textual Criticism and Digital Humanities
Literature and Historical Contexts
Dissertation in English and American Studies
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

£14,200

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£14,200

Home Student Fee

£6,850

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
11%Studying
13%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
51%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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