Overview

At English and Humanities from Birkbeck, University of London we actively foster the creation of a lively graduate intellectual community and our students' professional development.

Students at English and Humanities from Birkbeck, University of London will:

participate in the department's research events, including attending lectures, research skills sessions and other classes/workshops as appropriate.

successfully obtained permanent academic posts in leading universities in Britain, the United States and other countries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Theatre,

Contemporary Literature,

Nineteenth-Century Studies

Contemporary Poetics

Renaissance

Humanities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

We recommend that you apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

300 alternative credits

MPhil - 180 credits

PhD - 120 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Liberal Arts View 113 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Draft a research proposal

A good honours degree and preferably an MA in literary, historical or other disciplines of cultural studies.

Prior to interview you will need to submit a research proposal of 2000 words.

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the standard requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15570 GBP / year

≈ 15570 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time home students: £2,539 per year

Part-time international students: £7,525 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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Overview

Students at English and Humanities from Birkbeck, University of London will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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