Overview

Immerse yourself in a range of literatures and cultures from Britain to the Americas and across the world. You will study literary histories from the birth of the novel to our contemporary moment and take opportunities to think comparatively across periods and places.

You will study how narratives and concepts circulate globally, how different literary forms evolve over time, and how text and image relate to one another in cultural history.

There are opportunities to explore in depth the literature and culture of the Cold War, the development of postcolonial writing, and the importance of literature in political activism.

Join an intellectual community of motivated, curious students to pursue the questions that are important to you. Learn through debate and dialogue in small group seminars, participate in one-to-one supervisions, attend fascinating lectures, deliver research presentations and read independently.

You will be guided throughout by our expert academic staff and benefit from their world-leading research in literature and culture from the eighteenth century to the present, including American Studies and Global Modernisms.

As a Master’s student, you’ll have the freedom to follow your interests and conduct your own independent research, leading to a dissertation. You will learn how to plan and deliver a large-scale project, acquiring writing, organization and research skills that will prepare you for your future career or for a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Race and Power

American Modernism, 1890-1940

Century Translation

Global Victorians

Colonial and Postcolonial Discourses

Post-4S: American Literature and Culture in the Cold War Era

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

No fixed deadline for applications from home students, but we recommend to apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your start date.

Language

English

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95

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5

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76

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OTE

141

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature American and Australasian studies British Studies View 20 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

95

OR

5

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PTE Academic

76

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OTE

141

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
If you do not have a 2.1, or your degree isn’t in English or another relevant subject then please include a piece of written work submitted as part of your previous university studies which reflects analysis of a text or some other cultural production. If you are not from an English Literature studies background or do not have a piece of work you would consider analytical, please write a 1000-1500 word piece analysing a passage of poetry or prose of your choice, looking at features that may include language, tone, themes, or some other critical context fitted to the passage. Use of generative AI is strictly prohibited for this task and will result in immediate rejection of your application.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Fees for 26/27 tbc

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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