English Literary Studies MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme will empower you to conduct advanced-level research and independent critical thinking; to make effective use of archives, manuscripts, and research libraries; and to examine how literature shapes the public understanding of diverse fields such as climate change, economics, medicine, religion, and more. Not only will you emerge with an internationally-recognised masters degree from a top Russell Group university, you will also acquire the critical thinking and writing skills that will give you the competitive edge, either as a future scholar or as a professional in careers such as writing, broadcasting, teaching, and public administration.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme will empower you to conduct advanced-level research and independent critical thinking; to make effective use of archives, manuscripts, and research libraries; and to examine how literature shapes the public understanding of diverse fields such as climate change, economics, medicine, religion, and more. Not only will you emerge with an internationally-recognised masters degree from a top Russell Group university, you will also acquire the critical thinking and writing skills that will give you the competitive edge, either as a future scholar or as a professional in careers such as writing, broadcasting, teaching, and public administration.

Admission Requirements

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3.2+
92+
176+
120+
You’ll need a 2:2 degree in English literature or a related subject (translation, business english, english education).
You will also need to provide a sample of written work for assessment. The sample should be approximately 2,500 words in length.

19 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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