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233 Master's degrees in Literature in United Kingdom

English Literature
Through this English Literature course from Lancaster University you will be guided throughout by a focus on the themes of world, spirit, body and place.
Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture
The MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture at the University of St Andrews explores the key texts, contexts and theories that have shaped literature and culture from 1900 to the present.
English Literature
The English Literature course at Royal Holloway University of London is ideal if you are interested in more than one period of English literature, or if you want to combine or juxtapose the literatures and genres of different periods.
Literary Studies
This exciting, intellectually rigorous Literary Studies programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, gives you the opportunity to develop the study of literature from a variety of perspectives through a number of flexible pathways.

Intermediality - Literature, Film and the Arts in Dialogue
The one-year Intermediality - Literature, Film and the Arts in Dialogue programme from The University of Edinburgh draws on world-class teaching and research expertise across media, from literature to film, music, painting, photography and visual culture more widely.
English Literature and American Studies
The MA in English Literature and American Studies from The University of Manchester prepares students for undertaking further research in the discipline, but it is also aimed at those who wish to broaden and deepen their critical engagement with English and American literature and culture.

English Literary Studies - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)
This one-year (2-semester) English Literary Studies - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.
Comparative Literature
Study of literary texts in transnational, global and postcolonial contexts. Engage with literary and cultural texts from different language backgrounds using an exciting range of methodological approaches. University of Aberdeen offers a degree in Comparative Literature.

Victorian Literature and Culture
The Victorian Literature and Culture programme from University of York explores the engagement of nineteenth-century literature with a wide range of political, social and aesthetic issues. You will encounter writing in a variety of styles and genres, and come to be familiar with both contemporary and modern critical perspectives.

English Literature - Fantasy
Are you curious as to why the fantastic can be found all around us in the 21st century, from videogames and films to poetry, television, novel series, and so-called 'mainstream' fiction? The English Literature - Fantasy programme of the University of Glasgow allows you to engage with one of the most vibrant literary genres of the last two centuries - and a major cultural phenomenon of our time.
Biblical Languages and Literature
The MLitt in Biblical Languages and Literature at the University of St Andrews offers students with existing competence in Biblical languages the opportunity to increase their linguistic and exegetical skills through sustained close and critical engagement with the Biblical texts and themes.
English Literature by Research
English Literature by Research from University of Buckingham is taught through seminars, group sessions, and personalised one-to-one teaching with a first and second supervisor. A postgraduate reading group, and seminars led by staff and guest speakers, gradually develop the insights needed to complete your research project.
Race, Ethnicity and Postcolonial Studies
The Race, Ethnicity and Postcolonial Studies MA at UCL is a one-year programme designed for full-time or part-time study. This advanced degree provides critical insights into race and postcolonial issues, equipping students with theoretical and methodological skills essential for various professional paths.
Comparative Literature
During the MLitt in Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews develop skills in cross-cultural communication, cultural competence and empathy – all highly valued by employers in an increasingly globalised world.
Children's Literature and Literacies
The MA in Children's Literature and Literacies at Lincoln Bishop University gives you an opportunity to deepen your passion for literature written for children through research-led modules that engage with emerging frameworks and debates.

Contemporary Literature and Culture - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Contemporary Literature and Culture - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Loughborough offers successful students guaranteed progression to Loughborough University.
Literature and Culture
Discover the MA in Literature and Culture at the University of Salford, a one or two-year programme available for full-time or part-time study. This M.A. degree immerses you in the intricate relationship between literature and cultural contexts, enhancing your analytical and creative skills for your future career.
English Literature
The English Literature course at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a rewarding taught degree offering an exhilarating analysis of English Literature using texts from the 'long nineteenth century' to the present day.

Creative Writing and English Literature - Pre-Master’s Programme
The Creative Writing and English Literature - Pre-Master’s Programme at OnCampus Hull is a two semester programme, with guaranteed progression to the University of Hull. You will study your Master's programme at our Centre located at the heart of the University of Hull campus.
English Literature
Within this English Literature MA degree from University of Leeds you’ll be able to specialise in your particular field and make unexpected connections between disparate areas, such as Renaissance plays about race and identity, or the Victorian media revolution, Black British writing or the Brontës, psychoanalysis or postcolonialism.