155 Part-time Master's in Literature in United Kingdom

Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and cultures.

Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and cultures.

The MLitt in Comparative Literature at the University of Aberdeen explores the relationship between place and environment. This 12-month, full-time programme is delivered on campus, offering deep interdisciplinary insights into ecological crises and heritage. It is also available via part-time study over 24 months.

University of Warwick's offers a wide range of research areas to choose from. Harness your intellectual ambitions, and study amongst a globally renowned network of experts on the MA by Research in English and Comparative Literary Studies.

The academic study of children’s literature has developed over the past 30 years, and is now a recognised multidisciplinary field of enquiry. This Children's Literature programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, will enable you to explore the relationship between reader, writer, text and context, and consider the processes that underpin those interactions.

Celtic Studies (Part-time) from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a unique distance-learning programme which offers students interested in Welsh and Celtic Studies the opportunity to study various aspects of the history, literature and cultural heritage of the Celtic regions in their own homes.

We offer a wide range of research areas to choose from. Harness your intellectual ambitions, and study amongst a globally renowned network of experts on the University of Warwick MPhil/PhD in English and Comparative Literary Studies.

The English Literature course at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a rewarding taught degree offering an exhilarating analysis of English Literature using texts from the 'long nineteenth century' to the present day.

The English Literature programme at Anglia Ruskin University helps you pursue your love of literature at an advanced level, study modules on topics from the Renaissance to the modern day, and gain research skills that will help you stand out to employers or progress to a PhD.

The MPhil/PhD in Literary and Critical Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London, is a comprehensive research programme lasting 3-4 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time. This advanced degree delves into critical theory's historical and contemporary contexts, offering students a rich academic environment for exploration and discovery.

The Modern Literature and Culture course at King's College London  gives you an opportunity to study an eclectic array of texts and topics – including Victorian Studies, Modernism and American Studies – and to think across the period boundaries that restrict other courses.

The MA in English Literature and American Studies from The University of Manchester prepares students for undertaking further research in the discipline, but it is also aimed at those who wish to broaden and deepen their critical engagement with English and American literature and culture. 

The English Literature MA programme from The Open University UK introduces you to studying literature, poetry, drama and prose in relation to culture and across three broad themes. 

The Publishing and Contemporary Literature MA at York St John University is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed to cultivate essential skills in the publishing sector. This degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary literature, focusing on independent publishing and diverse literary voices.

Within this Critical Theory MRes programme from the University of Nottingham you will develop your knowledge of critical theory and learn to apply critical theory approaches to contemporary social, political and cultural phenomena.

The English Literature MA at Lincoln Bishop University offers a deep exploration of diverse literary genres and periods. This postgraduate programme, delivered in a public study mode over one or two years, focuses on research-led modules and advanced critical analysis to enhance your professional and academic prospects.

The MPhil/PhD in French at Birkbeck, University of London, offers an opportunity for in-depth research in French language, literature, and culture. This part-time programme spans seven years, commencing in the academic year 2026-27, and is conducted on campus, allowing for regular interaction with supervisors to enhance your academic journey.

Explore a wide range of Greek and/or Latin texts on the Ancient Literature and Thought MA. The Classics and Ancient History department at the University of Warwick will provide you with an intensive introduction to literary theory through an interdisciplinary approach.

This is an innovative and exciting programme in which you focus on writing a full-length, literary novel of between 90,000 and 150,000 words.

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.