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PostgraduateMA

English Literature

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£25,750Per Year (Intl)
£9,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA English Literature at University of Nottingham. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Do you love nothing more than a good book? Or perhaps you're fascinated by the inner workings of your favourite texts? Our published staff will support you to build your research skills and explore a range of literary genres, from Romantic poetry to dystopias. International tuition fees are £25,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Literary Theory and Critical Practice
Textual History and Editorial Criticism
Romanticism and Nineteenth-Century Poetry
Modernism: Manuscript and Print Cultures
Genre
Canon and Literary Periodisation
Archive
Performance and Orality Studies
Postcolonial and Contemporary Literatures
Research Methods and Dissertation Supervision
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

£25,750

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,750

Home Student Fee

£9,700

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

70%Working
6%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Nottingham

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

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