MA in English Literature
Open University
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Our MA in English Literature introduces you to studying literature, poetry, drama and prose in relation to culture and across three broad themes. These are literary-popular culture, includes exploring genre writing, the bestseller and mass literary production; revolution and literature, in which you’ll encounter texts representing revolutionary social or political change; and global literary cultures where you’ll look at English literature as an international literary form. The structure of ...Read more

Our MA in English Literature introduces you to studying literature, poetry, drama and prose in relation to culture and across three broad themes. These are literary-popular culture, includes exploring genre writing, the bestseller and mass literary production; revolution and literature, in which you’ll encounter texts representing revolutionary social or political change; and global literary cultures where you’ll look at English literature as an international literary form. The structure of this masters degree allows you to select options and specialise throughout the first year in preparation for the more sustained self-directed work of the dissertation in year two.

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28 Feb 23

Flexibility in scheduling study around work and life commitments. Greater staff and student..Read more

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18 Sep 20

So far (starting my third year) I have enjoy being with the OU even during coronavirus. they have done everything they could to help ensure student s are not impacted or..Read more

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You must hold a UK honours degree (or equivalent), preferably in English or a closely related subject. Although your degree need not be in English, you must show some knowledge of the subject, together with the study skills expected of a graduate in this field. You should be aware that a degree of at least 2.1 or equivalent will greatly increase your chances of successfully completing the MA.

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Fee: £7,430. The total cost of your qualification depends on the modules you choose to study. With us, you pay for your modules as you study them rather than the whole qualification up front.

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Fee: £11,400. The total cost you pay for your qualification is dependent on the modules you choose to study. With us, you pay for your modules as you study them, rather than the whole qualification up front.

Students from International

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Fee: £11,400. The total cost you pay for your qualification is dependent on the modules you choose to study. With us, you pay for your modules as you study them, rather than the whole qualification up front.

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Callum
28 Feb 23
Flexibility in scheduling study around work and life commitments. Greater staff and student...
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SR
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18 Sep 20
So far (starting my third year) I have enjoy being with the OU even during coronavirus. they have done everything they could to help ensure student s are not impacted or...
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