Overview

At English from University of Derby You will cover a varied range of theoretical approaches to literature: from the cutting-edge to the historically significant.

The highlights

You will cover a varied range of theoretical approaches to literature: from the cutting-edge to the historically significant
The modules are grouped by theme rather than historical periods, so you will see connections between texts from different times and places, from early-modern Europe to contemporary Africa
We encourage original thinking and intellectual self-reflection and apply this to contemporary debates around issues like sustainability and decolonisation

We’ll make sure you have an exceptional student experience, with more contact hours than most universities and staff that go the extra mile.

Careers

You will leave our MA English with high-level transferable skills that are valued by employers, such as oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to assess and analyse information, to work with others in a group setting, and to undertake an independent research project. More importantly, you will be a well-informed, articulate and critical thinker, who is culturally rich, and able to contribute to the major debates on issues that shape our future.
With your new knowledge, skills and attitudes, you could move onto a range of careers in the civil service, local government, law, journalism, publishing, advertising and the creative industries. Having completed training in research methodologies and an extended research project, you will also be ideally prepared for doctoral-level study.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wilderness and The Imagination
Laughter and the Carnivalesque
Theory, Culture and Criticis
Taking and Making Offence: Blasphemy, Obscenity and Censorship from Milton to Rushdie
Global Literatures: Travel Writing
Independent Study

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom
Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need a good honours degree (1st or 2:1) in any subject, or its international equivalent. Applications may be considered if you have a 2:2 honours degree and/or significant relevant professional experience.
It is important that we get to know you, your aspirations and your expectations. Therefore, depending on your qualifications and experience, you may be invited to attend an informal interview before being offered a place.
Non-standard applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications in these circumstances will be considered on their own individual merits.
If English is not your first language you will need to have passed the International English Language Teaching System (IELTS) at the overall level IELTS 7.0, including a minimum score of 6.5 in each test category.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16900 GBP / year

≈ 16900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9720 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK - Part-time £1,080 per 20 credits

Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 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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