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Master of English and American Literature

Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in English and American Literature is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course in English taught at the Egham campus of Royal Holloway.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in English and American Literature. 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 English and American Literature.

Career outcomes

Accountancy and banking
Publishing
Law
Media
PR and journalism
Teaching
Theatre and arts
Further study

Curriculum

3-Year full-time degree. First-year core modules include Critical Foundations: Thinking As A Critic
Introduction to Poetry and Literature and Crisis. Later years add The American Century
1900-2000. Optional choices include American Gothic and Middle English Poetry.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer (course page): 2.2 or above in an acceptable subject.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (first or second class honours or equivalent), By country on https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
PTE Academic 76
TOEFL iBT 5
Oxford Test of English 141
Duolingo 130

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Academic Reference
Academic Transcripts
Identification Document

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: taught courses 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision portal). No application fee. Provide the personal statement
An academic reference
Transcript and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,950 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Canterbury
Faculty or school	School of Humanities
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Kent publishes international postgraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility, Entry year and award value vary, Check the current scholarship criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
290 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.