Overview

You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of literary disciplines, genres and themes. The English Literature programme from University of Liverpool offers a flexible and bespoke route of study, allowing you to take modules from across other MA English Literature pathways, such as Renaissance and Eighteenth Century, Victorian, Modern and Contemporary, and Science Fiction.

You’ll acquire the necessary research skills to make effective, critical interventions in the study of English Literature. You will be able to participate in our lively research culture through attending regular seminars and lectures by guest speakers, as well as our own staff and students.

You will be encouraged to take a global perspective on changing literary, cultural and political landscapes, and invited to explore current critical and theoretical debates.

You’ll be taught by staff including award-winning writers and four BBC ‘New Generation Thinkers’, who are experts in their respective fields.

Career prospects

The MA in English Literature provides students with rigorous academic training in the broad interdisciplinary field of literary history, theory and culture. The professional skills that students will develop upon completion of the programme will prepare them well for a wide range of potential employment areas.
The English degree programmes are valued by employers who recognise the skills our students develop, including teamwork, project design, critical thinking, proficiency in text analysis and communication and presentation skills.

The MA is particularly suitable for graduates looking to pursue careers in:

The arts
Culture, creative and heritage sectors
Journalism
Copywriting
Management in arts and culture organisations
Teaching.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Editing the Early Modern
Genre Definitions
The Modern
Yore Victorians
Fictions of Technology
Literature, Slavery and Empire
Reading Victorians
The Contemporary

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For entry to our master’s programmes a good 2:1 honours degree in English studies or a similar subject is required.
We are able to offer a level of flexibility for applicants. Those with a 2:2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants will be asked to submit a sample of written work (e.g. an essay from your undergraduate studies) as part of the application process. You will be contacted in regard to this once you have submitted your application.
School or college transcripts/certificates (international applicants only)
University transcripts
Degree certificates
English language certificates (international applicants only)
Personal statement
Official, authenticated translations of these documents if they are not in English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24100 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time:

UK: £5,850
Internationals: £12,050

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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

Funding

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