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MA English Literature

Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

The MA English Literature program at Anglia Ruskin University offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of literary works and critical theories. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the historical, cultural, and social contexts in which literature was written and read. Students will learn how to analyze texts, evaluate literary criticism, and develop their own critical perspectives. The program also provides opportunities for students to specialize in areas such as creative writing, literary theory, and teaching English as a second language. With a diverse range of courses and expert faculty, the MA English Literature program at Anglia Ruskin University is an excellent choice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in literature or related fields.

Additional Information

The program consists of 180 credits, including a dissertation and a range of elective courses. Students can choose to specialize in areas such as creative writing, literary theory, and teaching English as a second language. The program is designed to be completed in one year (2 semesters) full-time or two years (4 semesters) part-time.

Why Study MA English Literature at Anglia Ruskin University?

Anglia Ruskin University is a well-regarded institution for the study of literature, with a strong reputation for teaching and research. The university has a diverse range of courses and faculty, and offers students the opportunity to engage with a vibrant literary community. Located in Cambridge, a city steeped in literary history, Anglia Ruskin University provides an ideal setting for the study of English literature.

Why You Should Study This Course

With an overall focus on literature, politics, and social change, our MA English Literature will equip you to engage with the interface between literature and society. By reading and contextualizing a wide range of texts within their critical, cultural and historical contexts, you will be encouraged to evaluate the ideas of others and develop your own critical perspectives and areas of specialized knowledge. You will develop skills and knowledge through a range of teaching and learning methods and by producing essays, presentations, annotated bibliographies, review essays, dissertation proposals, and a major research project in the form of a dissertation. The skills you learn will provide new directions for future employment and form the basis for further study. The course focuses on three periods of literary history: the Renaissance, the €˜long nineteenth century, and the 20th/21st century. Each of the three period-based modules is structured around ideas of politics and social change. The fourth module is a research methods module, which will equip you with the skills needed to complete your dissertations.

General Eligibility

A good honors degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

Major Project for Masters Stage
Shakespeare and Society
Revolution and Reform in the Long Nineteenth Century
Twentieth and Twenty First Century Fiction and Social Change
Research Methods - English Literature

Language Requirement

IELTS6.5
TOEFL93
PTE65
Duolingo89

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognized by Anglia Ruskin University.

Programme Information

Course CategoryTeaching and Education

Course LevelPostgraduate

Awarding BodyAnglia Ruskin University London

Campus NameCambridge

DurationFull-Time, 1 year, Part-time, 15 months

Available IntakeSeptember

IELTS Score6.5

Tuition Fees£10,000

International Fees£15,800

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