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Master of Literature

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 1, 2, 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Literature major comparable to English or literary studies, Drawing on film, Media, Popular culture and minority and ethnic cultures.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Literature. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Doctoral study
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Medical school
  • The gourmet food industry
  • Computer game design

Curriculum

  • At least ten subjects: no more than three introductory
  • At least three intermediate and at least three seminars
  • With at least three focused mainly on pre-1900 material. No unit total is given.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: A-levels: ABB - BBB or 128 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
  • Including B in one essay based subject. BTEC: DDM or 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
  • The acceptability of BTECs is dependent on subject studied and optional units taken - email
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-levels, IB or recognised international equivalent) as for the bachelor's degrees.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and UCAS code. Apply through UCAS (Essex institution code E70) or
  3. If not applying via UCAS
  4. Directly online. Pay the UCAS fee if applying through UCAS. Provide qualifications
  5. Personal statement
  6. Reference and English evidence (GCSE English C/4 or equivalent if you need a Student visa). Attend an audition or interview if the course page requires one. After an offer
  7. Pay a tuition fee deposit or show recognised sponsor funding to receive your CAS (deposit is not needed for UCAS applicants). Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,075, £21,675, £24,825 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£5,000 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Language, Literature, and Media
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1, 2, 4 years.