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PostgraduateMA

English Literature

York St John University
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£11,800Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA English Literature at York St John University. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Contemporary literature is full of innovation and diversity. It is constantly evolving to reflect what is happening in the world, helping us to grasp the challenges of the era in which we live. Through the texts and topics you study, you will discover the debates that are informing authors, critics and literary professionals right now. International tuition fees are £11,800 per year, home/UK fees are £8,800 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 £19,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Literary Theory and Criticism
Global Narratives and Transnational Literature
Digital Culture and Electronic Literature
Postcolonial and Diasporic Voices
Literary Innovation and Experimental Forms
Gender
Identity and Cultural Politics
Research Methods and Critical Practice
Dissertation in Contemporary Literature
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,800

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,800

Home Student Fee

£8,800

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£16,000£22,000£26,000
3 years£15,500£19,500£23,500
5 years£20,500£25,000£29,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
35%Work & Study
25%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About York St John University

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