English Literature MLitt
Newcastle University
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Our English Literature MLitt allows you to work around your own research interests. It will prepare you for further research within and beyond academia.OverviewOur English Literature MLitt is an individually tailored research Masters degree. It contains some taught modules, some independently conducted research assignments and a larger research dissertation at the end. The topics are chosen by you, in consultation with your supervisor.The course is taught by small teams of research specialists ...Read more

Our English Literature MLitt allows you to work around your own research interests. It will prepare you for further research within and beyond academia.

Overview

Our English Literature MLitt is an individually tailored research Master's degree. It contains some taught modules, some independently conducted research assignments and a larger research dissertation at the end. The topics are chosen by you, in consultation with your supervisor.

The course is taught by small teams of research specialists clustered in the following research areas:

  • Medieval and Early Modern literature
  • 18th-century and Romantic
  • Victorian literature
  • Modernism
  • Postcolonial and Black Atlantic literature
  • American literature
  • children’s literature
  • medical humanities
  • poetry criticism
  • scholarly editing and animating text
  • theatre and performance

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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05 Dec 24

Amazing place, everything is top tier from teaching to the accommodation to the city. Only thing is some accommodations can have minor plumbing issues from time to time but the..Read more

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05 Dec 24

The uni is beautiful but there has been a lot of construction on major buildings. This has caused some..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in English Literature or a related field.

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£22,800 per year

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Vincent
05 Dec 24
English Literature with Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Amazing place, everything is top tier from teaching to the accommodation to the city. Only thing is some accommodations can have minor plumbing issues from time to time but the...
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Pien
05 Dec 24
English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
The uni is beautiful but there has been a lot of construction on major buildings. This has caused some...
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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Newcastle Central  0.5 miles away
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