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Master of English Literature

University of Reading

  • Reading, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

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 subject knowledge in English Literature and strengthen foundational academic skills
  • Apply critical thinking
  • And communicate effectively in learning settings.

Career outcomes

  • Marketing and communications director
  • Gallery owner
  • Assistant professor
  • Law school
  • Graduate study

Curriculum

  • Courses in British and American literature
  • Literature of the long eighteenth century
  • Global and multicultural literature
  • Black narrative
  • Gender and literary feminisms
  • Graphic narratives
  • Grammar and style
  • And popular genres.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Good UK honours degree or equivalent
  • See the course page for the subject-specific requirements.

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate honours degree, Often in a related subject, Some courses accept 2:2 plus work experience, Law, Psychology, Pharmacy have extra conditions

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (no element below 6.0)

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Academic or Professional References
  • Passport Copy

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
  2. Academic transcripts
  3. English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
  4. Portfolio
  5. Or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£27,450 GBP
Application fee£0 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWhiteknights campus, Reading
Faculty or school_
DepartmentDepartment of English Literature
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteReading postgraduate Master’s Excellence Scholarships for eligible international taught Master’s students provide competitive tuition awards (typically GBP 4,000–10,000 in published schemes). Academic achievement and course eligibility apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Reading postgraduate Master’s Excellence Scholarships for eligible international taught Master’s students provide competitive tuition awards (typically GBP 4,000–10,000 in published schemes). Academic achievement and course eligibility apply.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.