English Literary Studies

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the MA English Literary Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. About this course The MA in English Literary Studies at University of Southampton (ranked 6th for research quality in the UK, Complete University Guide 2026), offers the opportunity to pursue advanced-level study of literary topics and genres from a wide selection of authors and historical periods, including Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Holocaust literature, Victorian print culture, and literature and law. The course uses a flexible module structure to provide an advanced understanding of cultural analysis, textual interpretation, and theoretical method. A core focus is to examine how literatu... International tuition fees are £25,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

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