MA English - Literary Studies
Queen's University Belfast
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OverviewTo provide students with the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of English Literary Studies, enabling students to pursue specialised fields of study (via guided pathways in specialist areas) or to choose a flexible arrangement of topics which bypass traditional period or national boundaries.English - Literary Studies HighlightsInternationally Renowned ExpertsYou will be taught by staff with interests that range across the English subject area and who have ...Read more

Overview

To provide students with the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of English Literary Studies, enabling students to pursue specialised fields of study (via guided pathways in specialist areas) or to choose a flexible arrangement of topics which bypass traditional period or national boundaries.

English - Literary Studies Highlights

Internationally Renowned Experts

You will be taught by staff with interests that range across the English subject area and who have research profiles of international standing.

Student Experience

The MA in English Literary Studies offers a number of special features. Some of the American Literature and Culture topics will engage with contemporary examples of American art and culture through field work. Some modules use connections to the History subject area and to the archives in Armagh, Belfast and Trinity College Dublin. Graduates from these programmes have a good employment record. Professions including publishing, journalism, public relations, teaching, IT, library science, corporate advertising, the Civil Service, business, industry and the media all recruit from our range of graduates. Some students choose to continue their studies to PhD level on a chosen, specialised topic in one of the pathways in English Literary Studies. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.

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WUSCA ranking:
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5/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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32nd
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25th
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Risalat Rahman
15 Nov 23

The campus is one of the most beautiful in the UK, if not the world. Teachers are very nice and friendly, creating a nice environment for everyone. I have not encountered any bad..Read more

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Rebecca
14 Nov 23

The best parts of studying at QUB are definitely the style of the buildings and the SU! The worst part would be some of the buildings are a little tricky to..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree (with minimum of 55%) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in English, World/Comparative Literature, or joint or combined Honours with one of these subjects as a major subject. All applicants are required to submit a piece of written work which may be assessed to determine if an offer of admission can be made.

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£7,300 per year

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£7,300 - This fee is also applicable to Republic of Ireland (ROI). Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£7,300 - This fee is also applicable to Republic of Ireland (ROI). Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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MA English - Literary Studies
The campus is one of the most beautiful in the UK, if not the world. Teachers are very nice and friendly, creating a nice environment for everyone. I have not encountered any bad...
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Rebecca
14 Nov 23
MA English - Literary Studies
The best parts of studying at QUB are definitely the style of the buildings and the SU! The worst part would be some of the buildings are a little tricky to...
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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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