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PostgraduateMA

English Language and Literature

University of Westminster, London
Westminster, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Westminster, London, the MA English Language and Literature provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Westminster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The English Language and Literature MA explores the interconnections between language and literature. Our course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the linguistic features of English from a wide range of perspectives (theoretical and applied, synchronic and diachronic), as well as leading you to explore a wide array of texts in connection with the social, historical and political circumstances from which they emerge. It will also equip you with the intellectual perspectives and scholarly skills to conduct independent research. International tuition fees are £18,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Critical Approaches to Literary Analysis
Advanced English Language and Linguistics
Historical Dimensions of the English Language
Contemporary Literary Theory and Practice
Themes and Problems in Modern Literature
Writing the Self: Autobiography and Identity
Research Methods and Scholarly Practice
MA Dissertation in English Language and Literature
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£18,000

Home Student Fee

£9,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£32,500
3 years£18,500£24,000£29,000
5 years£23,000£29,000£35,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
12%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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