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PostgraduateMA

English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions

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

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions at University of Westminster, London. Based in Westminster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA gives you the opportunity to study English literature in a modern university environment, while taking advantage of London's rich cultural life. You'll examine literary texts in the wider context of cultural production and relate them to their social, historical and political circumstances. Our team of academic specialists make use of the many nearby museums, galleries and libraries in their teaching. 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, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Themes and Problems in Modern and Contemporary Literature
Writing the Self: Life-Writing and Autofiction
Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
Postcolonial and Transnational Fictions
Literature and Cultural Politics
Digital Narratives and Contemporary Forms
Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
MA Dissertation
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

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

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