Literature postgraduate degrees in Yorkshire And Humberside

8 universities offer 21 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate literature degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Hull

2 literature courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 53rd
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University of Hull has a beautiful and serene environment suitable for learning and even relaxing. The lecturers are very warm and receptive. Things that could be improved: student union (I don’t really see what they do, I’m sorry); the university should make arrangements with more landlords in order to make students living easier; Timetable should be more flexible (we asked for a change in my department but nothing was done)

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Year 1
  • Creative Writing Portfolio
  • Dissertation
  • Research, Creativity and Engagement
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Leeds Beckett University

1 literature courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 85th
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WUSCA ranking: 29th
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Leeds Beckett is situated in a great location. Firstly city campus is situated around 10-15 minutes walk from the city centre meaning if you are in first year student halls this is very convenient as many of them are right in the city. Furthermore if you are at Headingley campus you able to hop on the free shuttle to the city centre or if your living in the Carnegie halls, then this is right on your doorstep. Otherwise you are 10 minutes walk from Headingley centre and around 20-25 minutes from Hyde Park which is where many 2nd year and 3rd year students live in student houses. Leeds Beckett has a variety of courses and a great selection of staff on each course, meaning you interact with different lecturers and leaders. Moreover, the societies and student events mean socialising is encouraged and can lead you to make unforgettable memories and lifelong friends. I would say this is probably the best uni for someone to attend due to the close knit community that is created by Leeds Beckett and its location as it is an easy city to find your way round and it very quickly becomes a home away from home that you will be sad to leave.

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MA English Literature
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Literature
  • Creative Criticism
  • Literature & History
  • Literature in Practice
  • Major Project
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Leeds Trinity University

2 literature courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 74th
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WUSCA ranking: 55th
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The focused student support is what makes it stand out. Because in the university there are not a lot of students and attention of the professor doesnt get divided. You can get personalised guidance and this thing is gold to grab more and more opportunities in your career.

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University of York

10 literature courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 6th
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There are excellent lecturers and student support services (particularly academic skills). The campus has a good feel and has a lot of outdoor seating which will be nice when the weather is warm. Lecture rooms are good but the seats are very uncomfortable. There is little impact from the students' union, for example there was no 'refreshers fayre' for January intake students, which also impacts the student life score.

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Year 1
  • Postgraduate Life in Practice I
  • Postgraduate Life in Practice II
  • Shakespeare
  • Dissertation
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  • Postgraduate Life in Practice I
  • Postgraduate Life in Practice II
  • Romantic Texts and Contexts
  • Dissertation
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University of Sheffield

1 literature courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 22nd
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WUSCA ranking: 2th
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The location is great, surrounded by a multitude of stores for easy access to the majority of things required for student living. As well as that it is surrounded by student accommodation and is widely accessible to many, though some buildings are difficult to navigate/find without experience or guide. It is well-maintained for the majority of areas. The range of facilities as well is good for all manners of course studies.

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English Literature MA
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  • Research Topics in Theatre and Film
  • Renaissance Literature, Modern Crisis
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University of Huddersfield

2 literature courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 40th
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WUSCA ranking: 21th
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i love the community - societies are great, i love how i’ve met so many people and get to do a course i love, the worst aspect is maybe how many days were in as it doesn’t see very worth it and facilities/resources for art students as we got £150 from an exhibition last year and they kept the money for “resources” however we’ve not seen any

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PhD English Literature
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York St John University

2 literature courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 79th
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WUSCA ranking: 11th
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Best aspects: One of the best things about my experience at York St John has been the strong sense of community. The campus is a really welcoming environment, and because it’s a smaller university, it’s easy to build meaningful relationships with both lecturers and other students. My course has felt very supportive, with lecturers who are approachable and genuinely invested in student success. The location is also a huge positive — being so close to York city centre makes student life enjoyable while still having a calm, close-knit campus atmosphere that’s great for studying. Worst aspects / improvements: While the supportive environment is a real strength, one area that could be improved is communication around timetabling and assessment deadlines, which can sometimes feel a bit last-minute. Additionally, expanding study spaces during peak assessment periods would be helpful, as the library can get very busy. That said, the university is clearly responsive to student feedback, and I’ve seen positive changes being made over time.

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English Literature MA
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Year 1
  • Dissertation
  • Form and Genre Now
  • Publishing Project
  • Reflecting on the Contemporary
  • Speculative Bodies
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University of Leeds

1 literature courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 10th
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Oxford Brookes University offers a supportive learning environment with passionate lecturers and modern facilities. The campus is vibrant, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in clubs and events. The city of Oxford adds to the appeal, providing a rich, historic backdrop and excellent career opportunities. Overall, it’s a great choice for those looking for a balance of academics and student life.

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English Literature MA
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  • Research Project
  • Writing Places and Identities
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