Overview

The English Literature course from Lancaster University will provide you with a gateway to literary study of all kinds, both established and experimental.

The programme offers not only a deep engagement with literature but also the opportunity to explore, if you wish, how literature opens onto other worlds – politics, ecology, philosophy, psychology, theology, film, music, theatre, fashion and even science, etc.

You’ll also have the chance to study works in translation from other languages, such as Hebrew, Latin, Greek, French, German, Spanish, Palestinian and Egyptian.

In addition, you’ll investigate what it means to write, publish and think about books today, exploring literary cultures both within universities and far beyond. We will, in particular, explore how literature flourishes in fields such as publishing, museums, film, journalism, new media, podcasting, fashion and more.

This programme will, therefore, enable you to develop a host of high-level professional skills from within literary study such as critical and creative thinking, textual analysis, communication and persuasion. This is supplemented by a series of literary events that provide opportunities to network and develop professional connections.

Career opportunities:

During the programme you will develop a host of high-level professional skills such as researching, persuading and presenting. These skills are greatly valued in many sectors - from marketing to law, social work to professional services, and business to the media.

Graduates of this programme go on to careers in such areas as:

Publishing
Journalism
Copywriting
Television and the media
Teaching
Archives
Museums
Librarianship

Some of our graduates continue their studies at PhD level and then progress to an academic career.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Body
English Literature Independent Project
Place
World
Writing in the World
Creative Writing Masterclass: Forms and Themes
Creative Writing Workshop: Exploring Voice and Process

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature British Studies View 229 other Masters in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications on an individual basis where you have a degree in other subjects or extensive relevant experience.
As part of your application you also need to provide a sample of your academic writing about literature.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25320 GBP / year

≈ 25320 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12190 GBP / year

≈ 12190 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part Time:

National: £6,095
International: £12,660

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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