174 Master's degrees in Literature in England, United Kingdom

English Literature by Research from University of Buckingham is taught through seminars, group sessions, and personalised one-to-one teaching with a first and second supervisor. A postgraduate reading group, and seminars led by staff and guest speakers, gradually develop the insights needed to complete your research project.

Writing is a profession and a passion; it is also an act of community.  University of Warwick Warwick’s MA in Writing introduces you to the real world of writing, surrounded and supported by writing staff and students who share your ambition. It will show you how to make your way in the world as a writer.

Their programme in Literature, Romanticism and The English Lake District at University of Cumbria offers a unique opportunity to study a rich body of literary and non-literary texts within the geographical landscape which inspired them, at the University of Cumbria's Ambleside campus in the heart of the Lake District National Park, now a UNESCO world heritage site.

MA English Literature at Coventry University  is an exciting opportunity to study local and global literatures, from the Renaissance through to present day. Engaging with cutting-edge critical theories and through embodied learning, students will consider the importance of literature for the regional and global concerns of the twenty-first century.

This English Literature MA programme from the University of Nottingham is the course for you if you love nothing more than a good book or perhaps you're fascinated by the inner workings of your favourite texts.

The Greek and-or Latin Languages and Literature offered at the University of Oxford can be used as a route to the DPhil, if then followed by two years of doctoral study. Applicants for the MPhil wishing to enter doctoral programmes elsewhere after their master's degree at Oxford are also welcomed.

The Sociology of Literature program at Warnborough College is suitable for those with a passion for examining the circumstance of literature, including writer’s reaction to (or creation of) socio-historical trends and the ideology of a text.

The MA in History of the Book at the School of Advanced Study, University of London, is a one-year full-time or part-time programme. This degree provides an in-depth exploration of the creation, distribution, and reading of books, offering students valuable insights into the historical, cultural, and technological contexts of literature.

Education (Critical Approaches to Children's Literature) PGCE entry only from University of Cambridge course is aimed at applicants who already have knowledge of and interest in children's literature, and who want to develop expertise in the subject at master's level. 

UCL English Language and Literature provides excellent opportunities for PhD students to study in the heart of literary London, with access to vast quantities of resources and research materials, and a high number of academic staff working on a diverse range of specialist research topics.

The M.A. in English Literature and Culture at Birkbeck, University of London gives you the chance to study the literature, culture and theory of modernity from the nineteenth century to the present day, so that you are exposed to a rich background of cultural study on this period. 

Taught by experts from the Centre for Victorian Studies, this English Literature - Victorian Literature, Art and Culture course at Royal Holloway University of London  offers you the opportunity to study nineteenth-century literature and art history in the midst of the outstanding Victorian architecture of our Egham campus.  

The English Literary Studies MA course at Durham University offers choice, flexibility and the opportunity to specialise. You can learn from the rich variety of research expertise in the Department and you also have the chance to concentrate on a particular area of literary study.

The World Literature MA at University of Warwick draws on the English Department's renowned expertise in theoretically-driven world-literary and postcolonial studies to offer a course unique in the UK.

Develop powerful research and communication skills while exploring great British and American works.

The M.A. in Children's Literature - Children's Illustration at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time programme designed for those passionate about children's literature. This course offers a blend of practical and theoretical insights, focusing on developing your illustration skills and understanding the publishing industry.

Birkbeck, University of London offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Dramaturgy, a dynamic programme tailored for theatre professionals. This course can be pursued full-time over one year or part-time across two years, with classes held in the evenings, providing flexibility for working individuals keen on advancing their creative careers.

The MPhil/PhD in Comparative Literature at Birkbeck, University of London, is a research-focused degree that spans four years full-time or seven years part-time. This on-campus programme invites students to explore literature across diverse cultural contexts, commencing in the academic year 2025-26.

The English (1700-1830) programme from the University of Oxford is designed to serve both as an autonomous degree for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in English literature, and as a solid foundation for doctoral research.

At the English Literature and Language programme from University of Worcester we aim to produce research that is distinctive, socially and culturally relevant, and that influences national agendas.