English MA
Aston University
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MA - Master of Arts

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MA - Master of Arts

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Study our MA English programme, designed to allow you to specialise in either language, literature or to take a more integrated pathway. Our modules will develop your research expertise and apply your skills in real world contexts.Course outline and modulesStudied in-person, at our campus in the heart of Birmingham, this English masters degree is suitable for those wanting to develop their knowledge of English language and/or literature in exciting and applied contexts. The course provides ...Read more

Study our MA English programme, designed to allow you to specialise in either language, literature or to take a more integrated pathway. Our modules will develop your research expertise and apply your skills in real world contexts.

Course outline and modules

Studied in-person, at our campus in the heart of Birmingham, this English masters degree is suitable for those wanting to develop their knowledge of English language and/or literature in exciting and applied contexts. The course provides opportunities to develop advanced research skills, study a range of topics, complete a substantial individual project and explore how to apply academic learning to professional contexts.

What you’ll learn

The core modules introduce you to advanced study and research skills that will support you with your studies and provide opportunities to apply your learning to a range of contexts beyond the academic.

You will study key theories, concepts and frameworks that will allow you to examine a wide range of texts, drawing on some of the latest research in, for example, genre studies, corpus linguistics, cognitive literary studies and digital humanities.

You will be equipped to confidently apply your reading and research to non-academic and professional contexts as well as to support further academic study. The course provides the flexibility to choose from a wide range of elective modules, enabling you to tailor your masters to suit your interests and future career goals.

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WUSCA ranking:
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77/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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38th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
What students say
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Elaine
13 Feb 23

Aston is a small campus so it can feel very homely. The teachers are very good for the most part and there is a variety of learning methods. Being right in the city centre means..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
05 Nov 14

great university in a great city...plenty to do on, around and off campus with broad street and the bullring both a ten to fifteen minute walk away you'll never get..Read more

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Entry requirements

A good UK honours degree, minimum Lower Second Class (2:2) in English Language, English Literature or a related subject. Please note that transcripts must indicate some studies of English. Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.

Tuition fees

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£11,850 per year

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£21,750 per year

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£21,750 per year

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Elaine
13 Feb 23
Aston is a small campus so it can feel very homely. The teachers are very good for the most part and there is a variety of learning methods. Being right in the city centre means...
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SR
Student Reviewer
05 Nov 14
English Language BA (Hons)
great university in a great city...plenty to do on, around and off campus with broad street and the bullring both a ten to fifteen minute walk away you'll never get...
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Aston University
Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.3 miles away
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