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English Literature MA

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Why choose this course

In a world of information overload and 'alternative facts', the ability to read between the lines is more valuable than ever. Studying English literature equips you with the skills to do this.

Our flexible course will further your ability to analyse words and literary forms, deepening your knowledge of important literary periods, movements, authors and texts. The optionality woven into the programme means you can really tailor your studies to focus on the topics and texts that most interest you.

You'll benefit from the expertise of our academics who are leaders in their fields. They’ll inspire you to extend your understanding of literary history, genre and theory, introducing you to a variety of up-to-date approaches to literary studies. You’ll also get a chance to work with our Poet and Distinguished Writer in Residence – again, all leading exponents of their chosen literary genres.

What you will study

You’ll be joining a course with a strong emphasis on contemporary, 21st-century literary forms and themes, and on literature and cultural production with an innovative, sometimes avant-garde dimension. The material you read (and possibly write) can therefore range from gaming narratives, screenplays, travel writing and experimental poetry to science fiction, children’s literature, neohistorical fiction and queer ecology.

At the same time, there is ample scope to study other periods and more traditional, canonical texts; for example, from the medieval era or from the Victorian period. The programme also builds in plenty of flexibility (e.g. via its Open Writing modules, the dissertation and several other modules), giving you scope to home in on the topics and texts that most interest you. This means you can use the MA to lay down a good foundation for PhD study, or just to explore a particular enthusiasm or fascination in depth.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

The skills you develop on our course are a gateway to a wide range of careers in the creative industries and heritage sector and in business roles such as marketing, PR, HR and professional writing.

91 per cent of our School of Literature and Languages postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 21,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    24th out of 96 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    125 62%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    12th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    7th

    51

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