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Master of British Literature, Theatre and Cultures

Egham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

Royal Holloway, University of London campus

About the program

Master of Arts in British Literature, Theatre and Cultures is a 1-year full-time postgraduate course in Drama and Theatre taught at the Egham and Central London campuses of Royal Holloway.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in British Literature
Theatre and Cultures. Apply relevant theories
Methods
And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to British Literature
Theatre and Cultures.

Career outcomes

Professional theatre
Film and television
Training and education
PhD study

Curriculum

One-year full-time taught course. Core modules include British Literature
Theatre and Cultures
Contemporary British Theatre and Concept and Dramaturgy. Optional modules include Cultural Keywords
Victorian London and The Nineteenth-Century Novel - Contexts
Theories and Readers. Dissertation or Creative Dissertation completes the course.

Entry requirements

Academic

2:2. UK Lower Class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include: Drama
Theatre and Performance
English
Languages
Literature
Philosophy
Religious Studies
History
Anthropology
Journalism
Linguistics
Art History and Theory
Teaching
Classical Studies
Cultural Studies
Media Arts and Visual Culture. Candidates with professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in an associated area will also be considered. International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent overseas), Some courses are conversion courses, Others need the subject degree, Pre-Masters and Master's Foundation programmes (Study Group / ONCAMPUS, Staged separately) for those below the entry level.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 67
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Bachelor degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae or resume
Personal statement
References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements and deadlines (27 June 2027 for a decision by 16 July
Or 30 July 2027 for a decision by 13 August. Final deadline 20 August 2027 for international applicants) at official website 2. Create your application on the Royal Holloway Applicant Portal. Upload transcript and degree certificate with English translations
Proof of English
Referee details
Portfolio or writing samples where asked
your passport if you need a student visa. Submit the application first
Then add documents on the Supplemental Items page.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£24,000 GBP
Application fee	£75 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Egham and Central London
Faculty or school	School of Performing and Digital Arts
Department	Drama and Theatre
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Royal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
20 Aug 2027
280 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.