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MA - Master of Arts
Whiteknights Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
Whiteknights Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Whiteknights Campus
Full Time
FEB-27
12 Months
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Our MA English Literature presents students with an exciting range of topics and periods, from the Renaissance stage to minority literatures in contemporary Britain. Come to the University of Reading to study a master's in English Literature. We are ranked in the top 150 universities in the world for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025. The University of Reading is 6th in the UK for research outputs in English Language and Literature (Times Higher Education analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021 – English Language and Literature, when scoring by GPA Output). We deploy our distinctive research strengths, and our world-leading literary collections, to produce a degree that embodies the best of contemporary, critical and archival work. The Department’s research widely supports all the teaching on the MA, from Medieval to Contemporary Literature, including postcolonial and world literatures.
Normally a first class undergraduate honours degree or second class undergraduate honours degree with at least a 2:1 in 50% of your final year modules – or equivalent from a university outside the UK – in an appropriate subject.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,750 per year
Students from Domestic
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.
£25,850 per year
Students from EU
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.
£26,450 per year
Students from International
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.
