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MA English and Related Literature (by research)

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    APR

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Carry out extended research from across a range of literary periods and genres. Develop your ideas under the guidance of expert academics to build a sustained argument.

Your research

The MA by research is available on a full-time or part-time basis. You'll receive training in research methods and an opportunity for supervised study leading to the presentation of a dissertation which offers a sustained argument in relation to any period of English literature, or any of our related areas of study.

You'll write a supervised dissertation of between 25,000 and 30,000 words. This word limit includes quotations and footnotes, but excludes the bibliography and plate/figure captions.

Careers and skills

Our dedicated careers team offer specific support, including a programme of professional researcher development. We also offer careers workshops and 1:1 career support sessions. They will help you to build up your employability portfolio and to engage in activities that will improve your skills and experience within and outside your research work.

Our postgraduates go into academia and teaching, arts administration, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, social work, politics, the civil service, management consultancy and many more professions.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,200per year

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

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    8th out of 96 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    160 79%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    17th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    49th

    4

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