Literature postgraduate degrees in Southern England

28 universities offer 75 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate literature degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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SOAS University of London

3 literature courses LONDON
WUSCA ranking: 56th
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It's very chill , in central london and the subjects are very interesting and decolonial. The lecturers are very good at what they do. It is lacking in huge university events and festivals with most being arranged by societies very rarely.

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MA Comparative Literature
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  • Comparative Literature: A New Era
  • Comparative Literature: Methodology and Critique
  • Dissertation in Cultural Studies
  • Intersecting Worlds: Race and Gender in the Contemporary Postcolonial Novel
  • World Literature (PG)
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University of Southampton

3 literature courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 13th
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WUSCA ranking: 69th
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I love studying at southampton because we each have a personal academic tutor (PAT) and mine is really helpful. I also love the draft system we have for marked essays, which give us a mark prediction for final submission as well as a lot of useful feedback for editing. I also enjoy the range of sports and societies I can join, I have tried so many new things and it's so much cheaper than trying it outside of university so I highly recommend trying some out. The campus is beautiful in the spring and summer, so many trees and flowers, lots of benches to sit out in the sun. The library is nice and big with hot water and microwaves for your pot noodles and ready meals. However, it would be nice if it was cooler inside when the weather is hotter as it can feel a bit sweaty inside. There are so many fun philosophy modules and you can choose to take a module from an external subject each semester which is a great opportunity. The student union hold events throughout the year to make friends and meet new people so if you keep putting yourself out there, you are guaranteed to meet some nice people.

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Year 1
  • Adventures in Literary Research
  • English Dissertation
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English Literary Studies MA
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  • Adventures in Literary Research
  • English Dissertation
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University of Greenwich

2 literature courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 81st
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WUSCA ranking: 34th
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It offers a full range of courses relating to Science. And in the course that I am currently doing, the modules have been changed to be more reflective of what employers want when you graduate, as well as it being reflective of core skills needed for almost every aspect of Biology and Chemistry.

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English Literature, MA
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Year 1
  • Dissertation (MA English: Literary London)
  • Imagining the Metropolis
  • Research Skills for Literary Studies
  • Spaces of London: Early Modern to the Eighteenth Century
  • Text and Theory
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Royal Holloway, University of London

4 literature courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 24th
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Most of the lecturers are great and very talented. But I would say the first year is very intense in terms of pace and the amount of content for each lecture so a little overwhelming. There’s a large amount of neuroscience and stats. Feedback can be a bit vague. There are societies and sport clubs. I tried a few societies but found them cliquey but others like them. Can’t comment on SUbas I’m a commuter and never been. The location of the uni is pretty isolated and boring. I’m a commuter but would feel bored living in Egham. It just feels like a village and is a 2 mile round walk. The uni is next to an A road and the walk up the hill is dodgy (narrow path). The people here tend to be on the posh side. I do think the campus and library is pretty, there’s a good library and teaching quality is good.

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Year 1
  • Academic Integrity
  • Aestheticism and Decadence in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture
  • Dissertation
  • Methods and Materials of Research
  • The Nineteenth-Century Novel - Contexts, Theories and Readers
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Queen Mary University of London

2 literature courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 38th
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WUSCA ranking: 89th
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Best: well-rounded, educated lecturers that are enthusiastic about contributing to our learning; lots of societies providing opportunities Worst: assessors for written assignments and PBL tutors tend to not give a level playing field for marking/educating - we don't get taught exactly the same things as the rest of our cohort, it is tutor dependent (PBL, clinical skills, etc)

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English Literature MA
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  • Dissertation
  • The Production of Texts in Context
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University of Gloucestershire

2 literature courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 92nd
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WUSCA ranking: 77th
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I attend UOG Francis Close Hall campus and it's so incredibly inspiring. It's a great oldy-worldy historical site and it was really the deal-breaker for me choosing UOG; although my course mates and I were severely let down when we were told we would have to move to Oxstalls campus in Gloucester... we managed to get the union involved but only managed to get it pushed back a year for us, all new students in September for social science will be in Oxstalls and won't get to experience the beauty of FCH. Such a shame. Despite this, the facilities are amazing, staff are equipped with great knowledge and are all incredibly friendly. All students are friendly and light-minded, it's a great environment to study in and socialise. I commute so I cannot speak on the social side of student accommodation and/or going out, but as a commuter it meets all my needs! I really recommend studying here, the lecturers know what they're talking about, and are amazing at illustrating theories and concepts in ways that make sense.

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Oxford Brookes University

1 literature courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 45th
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WIFI is absolutely awful and there are many dead zones around campus. How can a top-level engineering university provide such poor internet connection, especially when all of our assignments are internet based and due online? I am constantly searching for places around campus with any useable connection and the VPN speeds when you're off campus are just unusable. It's the year 2024. How have we not figured this out yet? It's absolutely unaccusable. You have the money to build an entire new campus, but can't fix the internet at your main campus? Awful.

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Year 1
  • Critical Debates and Methods
  • Dissertation
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University of Chichester

1 literature courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 71st
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WUSCA ranking: 70th
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I have really enjoyed the friends I have made and the opportunities for joining clubs, societies and activities around campus and the city. I live in Stockbridge, and think that benches in the middle square would be helpful as sometimes you would like to get out of the flat, but don’t want to have to walk all the way to town, or the parks. Especially now that the weather is nicer, I think it would be beneficial.

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University of Plymouth

1 literature courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 37th
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WUSCA ranking: 87th
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As an international Environmental Management student, my time at Plymouth has been defined by two things: academic freedom and incredible support. When I faced significant personal loss and financial struggles that impacted my attendance, the faculty didn't write me off they gave me the flexibility to recover and succeed. The course itself is far more than just exams. I was able to lead complex, consultancy-style projects (like my work on Singapore Heat Stress policies) that felt like real professional work, not just coursework. The resources in the Marine Building and library are top-tier for anyone willing to push themselves. Plymouth offers a rare balance: it challenges you intellectually to reach distinction levels, but supports you personally when life gets hard. Highly recommended for students who want resilience alongside their degree.

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MA English Literature
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Year 1
  • MAEL700 Research Methods and Debates in Literary and Cultural Studies
  • MAEL701 MA English Literature Dissertation
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University of Roehampton

2 literature courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 59th
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WUSCA ranking: 26th
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One of the best parts of studying at Roehampton University is the friendly and supportive environment. The lecturers explain topics clearly and are always willing to help when students have questions. The campus is peaceful, with good facilities like the library, study rooms, and social spaces, which makes it a comfortable place to learn. I also enjoy meeting classmates from different countries and backgrounds because it helps me learn new ideas and understand different cultures. The teaching style at Roehampton makes learning easier and more enjoyable. Seminars and group activities help me understand the lessons better, and the coursework is practical, helping me connect what I learn to real-life situations. I feel that the university encourages students to think independently and build confidence. Overall, I feel supported in my studies, and this has helped me grow both academically and personally. Even though my experience has been positive, there are some areas that could improve. Sometimes the workload feels heavy, especially when deadlines are close together. Communication about certain tasks or readings can be unclear at times. More career support, part-time job opportunities, and more flexible timetables would also make things easier for students. However, these challenges are common in most universities, and Roehampton still offers a good overall student experience.

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