Overview

With the help and support of a distinguished English department, we aim to provide a stimulating and challenging intellectual experience in a friendly, supportive environment.

The English Literature at University of Bristol offers three pathways, which build on the core research strengths of the department:

Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature

Romantic and Victorian Literature

20th-century and Contemporary Literature.
Literature and the Environment

If you wish to focus on a particular period you may follow a single pathway. Alternatively, if you want to broaden your engagement with English literature, you may choose no pathway, and combine optional units to suit your interests.

Careers

Students who complete the MA programme in English Literature have been successful in obtaining employment in the media, journalism, publishing, the theatre, arts administration and teaching, as well as in industry, commerce, law, computing and social work.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation

Modernism, Experimentation and Form

Renaissance Literature: Texts and Contexts

Romantic Poetry and Poetics

Hamlet: Text and Interpretation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

78

TOEFL^® IBT

103

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature British Studies View 344 other Masters in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

78

TOEFL^® IBT

103

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree with a final average of 65% or above (or international equivalent) in English literature or a related subject, and 65 or above in any dissertation component. Non-traditional qualifications/routes may also be considered.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12400 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK: part-time (two years)

£6,200 per year

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English Literature.

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Overview

Careers

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Bristol

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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