Overview

Why choose this course?

The English Literature course at Oxford Brookes University enables you to develop subject expertise at an advanced level, and carry out independent research projects in your own areas of interest.

You have the opportunity to study with internationally-renowned scholars who regularly publish in their field.

You have access to a state-of-the-art learning environment, and use of Oxford's world-famous Bodleian Library.You have access to the Man Booker Prize archive, based here at Oxford Brookes.Oxford is a vibrant student city that has much on offer, including the Ashmolean, Pitt Rivers Museum, and Modern Art Oxford.Our Centre for Modern and Contemporary Poetry is home to a thriving poetry community.

Career prospects

Our alumni go on to a wide range of careers in different sectors, including teaching, publishing, NGO/charity work, media production, and the creative industries. Employers value our postgraduate students’ advanced problem-solving, research, and communication skills.

Recently, Jenny Mayhew, English PhD student, had her first novel published, A Wolf in Hindelheim. A significant number of successful MA students continue into further research and academic careers, at Brookes and other institutions.

The MA course offers an excellent grounding in further study in English no matter what you decide to do afterwards, and provides the research experience and training you need to pursue a successful PhD project.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Modern Literature

19th Century Literature and Culture

Modern and Contemporary Writing and Culture

Class and Emotion in Shakespeare

Shakespeare and his Afterlife

Romanticisms

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should normally hold an upper second-class honours degree, or its equivalent, in English Literature or a related subject.
If it is some time since you completed your undergraduate education, or you do not meet the standard requirement, it may be possible to consider your application based on evidence of other relevant personal and professional experience, the support of your referees, and examples of written work.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13730 GBP / year

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EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

5670 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Home/EU - part time fee: £2,890.

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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

Funding

Scholarships are available for both UK/EU students and international ones.

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Overview

Why choose this course?

Career prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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